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Egyptian regime clampsdown on critics in the lead up to elections

An article in Washington Post discusses the current political situation in Egypt and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Court Orders Cessation of Polls in Twenty-Four Districts

An Egyptian court has ordered the cessation of parliamentary elections scheduled for this Sunday in 24 of the 254 districts. Observers however perceive the court’s orders will be overturned when

Human Rights Report Egypt’s Permanent State of Emergency Incompatible with Free and Fair Vote

In light of the mass and unjust arbitrary arrests in the lead to the elections, monopolizing of media and evident intimidation measures against opposition a 24-page report by human rights

Journalists and Media Workers: No Hope for Neutral Media Coverage for the Upcoming Elections

During the conference entitled Egyptian Media on Politics and Profession- Experiences in Election Coverage that was held on Monday, journalists and media professionals unanimously agreed that there is "no hope

Eliminated MB MPs Submit Memo to the President

The Muslim Brotherhood candidates who were crossed off the parliamentary nominee list submitted a memo Wednesday, two days after their sit-in to the president urging him to intervene and order

MB press conference: Despite violence and oppression we will continue

Dr. Mohamed Morsy, media spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood relayed that Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary poll is a significant turning point for Egypt.

Amnesty Calls on Egyptian Regime to Respect Opposition’s Right to Campaign

Amnesty International criticized new restrictions by Egypt's authorities on political opposition and called on them to end assaults by security forces on parliamentary candidates.

Three MB Supporters Abducted in Aswan

Security forces in Aswan abducted three supporters of MB candidate, Farouk Bahr, following a campaign rally in the villages and centers of the constituency. The three were not involved in

NGOs Slam Restrictions on Poll Monitoring

76 Egyptian civil society organizations were issued permits by the the High Elections Commission (HEC) to monitor the country’s parliamentary elections.