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Amnesty condemns MB arbitrary detentions

London based rights group Amnesty International accused Egyptian authorities of arresting large numbers of Muslim Brotherhood members in an attempt to hinder the country’s strongest political opposition group's elections campaign

MB issues statement addressing the current targeting of its members

A statement by the Muslim Brotherhood group has been issued explaining the current situation in Egypt after the MB announced their intentions regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Critics say new text-messaging rules target pre-election political opposition

The Ministry of Communications this week announced new restrictions pertaining to the use of text messaging for the dissemination of cellphone news alerts.

Updated : 10 MB arrests in Daqahleya after announcing participation in elections

Arbitrary arrests began early dawn shortly after the Muslim Brotherhood chairman Dr. Mohamed Badie confirmed that the group would partake in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Opposition trends condemn MB arrests

National political opposition in the Daqahleya governorate denounced the unjust arbitrary arrest of 10 Muslim Brotherhood members hours after the group’s chairman announced it would take part in the elections.

Skepticism looms as US Senate pushes for free elections in Egypt

Many analysts remain skeptical of a Senate draft resolution currently in the works to urge Egyptian government "to take all steps necessary to ensure that upcoming elections are free, fair,

Political opposition chants slogans amid baton wielded police‏

Demonstrators were beaten by baton wielded police at a protest where approximately 300 Egyptians assembled protesting against what they alleged were plans to the bequeathing of power to the president's

MB chairman engages in discussion with NAC leaders

Muslim Brotherhood chairman Dr. Mohammed Badie met a delegation from the National Association for change at his office early Tuesday. General NAC Coordinator Dr. Abdul Galil Mustafa, Dr. Hassan Nafaa,

Security arrests activists protesting to hereditary power

Cairo on Tuesday witnessed Hundreds of people assembled surrounded by security forces to protest against the rumours that 47 year old Gamal Mubarak will be succeeding his father President Hosni

Wafd Party confirms participation in Elections

Egypt's Wafd party has announced that it will take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place in November.