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Egypt’s Upcoming Elections: Boycotts, Campaigns, and Monitors

The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is struggling to manage competition within the party for nominations, and opposition groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood are facing restrictions on their ability

ElBaradei and the Mobilization of the Egyptian Diaspora

“This is a giant that needs to be awakened to save Egypt…look at what other diaspora communities are doing,” said one enthusiastic participant in a recent London conference for the

Muslim Brotherhood to campaign for elections

The Muslim Brotherhood has vowed to campaign for next month's parliamentary elections.

The Limits of Competition

The parliamentary elections of 29 November 2010 mark the beginning of a long electoral season. The ruling National Democratic Party, or the government’s party as it is known to Egyptians,

Egypt’s emboldened press now feeling the backlash

With lively independent newspapers and rollicking TV political talk shows, Egypt's journalists in recent years have pushed the boundaries of what you can say about the government in this authoritarian

MB and Wafd Party asserts no deals made with government

Muslim Brotherhood MP Dr. Mohamed Elbeltagy has stressed that the MB is prepared to coordinate and cooperate with any true political opposition prepared to work for the wellbeingof the country.

Egypt: Interior Minister announces November 3 for candidates’ applications

Interior Minister Habeeb El Adly has announced that applications for candidacy in Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary elections will be effective from Wednesday November 3 through to Sunday November 7 with 5

State run and independent papers highlight election news

Concerns over the 2010 election’s transparency has not only divided the Egyptian political scene into boycotting and participating parties but has also contributed to fueling internal rifts within opposition parties

MB kicks off electoral campaigning

Egypt’s strongest political opposition the Muslim Brotherhood has embarked on its electoral campaigning in the city of Alexandria just days after announcing their fielded candidates. Posters bearing the group's electoral

Watchdogs Condemn Clampdown on NileSat Broadcaster

As parliamentary elections near Egypt has witnessed more and more control by the ruling regime over state media.