On November 28, Egyptians begin voting in the country’s first parliamentary elections since protests forced President Hosni Mubarak from power in February. -Under guidelines established by Egypt’s interim military rulers, the elections for the People’s Assembly begin on the 28th. -The election process for the lower house will take place in three stages in different […]
A Look at Major Alliances for Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 4:45 pm (UTC-5)
Democratic Alliance for Egypt: Formed in June 2011, it was the first significant political coalition to emerge after President Hosni Mubarak’s February resignation. The coalition is led by the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party and includes at least five other political groups. The alliance started out as a broad-based coalition of liberal and Islamist […]
Egypt Protests Continue as Military Warns Crisis Must End
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Protesters demanding the formation of an interim civilian government gathered in central Cairo Sunday, as Egypt’s military ruler warned of “extremely grave” consequences if the country’s current political turmoil does not end quickly. Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi also said the ruling military council “will not allow troublemakers to meddle” in a parliamentary vote scheduled to […]
Egypt Braces for Fresh Protests Ahead of Elections
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian activists have called for more mass rallies across the country Sunday, one day before the start of parliamentary elections that have been overshadowed by political turmoil and the continued threat of violence. A number of the revolutionary youth groups leading the protests have demanded the formation of an interim civilian government headed by opposition […]
Egyptians Clash Ahead of Elections
Posted November 26th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
New clashes have erupted in Cairo’s Tahrir Square where protesters are pressing their demand for the resignation of the country’s military rulers. Egyptian security forces fired tear gas at crowds of stone-throwing protesters on Saturday. At least one person was killed after being run over by security vehicle. Egyptian officials say the incident was an […]
Renewed Clashes Grip Cairo, Protester Killed
Posted November 26th, 2011 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
Protesters in and around Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square are again battling with Egyptian security forces with deadly results. The latest clashes broke out Saturday morning, as frustrated Egyptians chanted and pelted security forces with stones. Riot police responded by firing tear gas to break up the crowds. At least one person was killed when protesters […]
Renewed Clashes Grip Cairo, Protester Killed
Posted November 26th, 2011 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
Protesters in and around Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square are again battling with Egyptian security forces with deadly results. The latest clashes broke out Saturday morning, as frustrated Egyptians chanted and pelted security forces with stones. Riot police responded by firing tear gas to break up the crowds. At least one person was killed when protesters […]
Renewed Clashes Grip Cairo, Protester Killed
Posted November 26th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
Protesters in Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square are again battling with Egyptian security forces with deadly results. The latest clashes broke out Saturday morning, as frustrated Egyptians chanted and pelted security forces with stones. Riot police responded by firing tear gas to break up the crowds. At least one person was killed when protesters who broke […]
Renewed Clashes Grip Cairo
Posted November 26th, 2011 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
Protesters in Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square are again battling with Egyptian security forces. The latest clashes broke out Saturday morning, as frustrated Egyptians chanted and pelted security forces with stones. Riot police responded by firing tear gas to break up the crowds. At least one person was killed and another three injured in the latest […]
Egyptian Tensions Simmer, Boil Over in Alexandria
Posted November 26th, 2011 at 2:30 am (UTC-5)
Frustrated Egyptians are again taking their anger out on police, while others rallied in support of the ruling military council as the country prepares for pivotal parliamentary elections. Tear gas canisters clouded the dark streets of the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria late Friday night, where thousands of protesters clashed with security forces. Many of […]
