Latest in Tag: elections Highlight
Latest in Tag: elections
Egypt is witnessing less freedom of expression than under Mubarak or Morsi : John R. Bradley
Daily News Egypt interviewed Bradley to discuss Egypt’s internal political situation and its foreign affairs, ranging from human rights abuses to the recent geopolitical developments in the region.
Top Egypt court dissolves FJP
The court decision is final and is described by the Brotherhood as one which is “legally null”
NCHR calls for postponing issuance of civil society draft law
Draft NGO law has been widely criticised by civil society organisations for empowering security apparatuses over organisations
Al-Sisi forms committee to oversee parliamentary elections
Process of parliamentary elections expected to begin before 18 July
Ban on Mubarak party members in upcoming elections overturned
Court cites lack of corruption evidence against National Democratic Party members to uphold decision
Egypt’s foreign minister meets Libyan counterpart
Foreign ministers discuss latest developments in North African country, prepare for conference on Libyan border security
Al -Tayar Al -Sha’aby seeks to convert the coalition into political party
Spokeswomen says coalition is awaiting the right time to change coalition in a political party
Al-Dostour Party hopes to amend Parliamentary Elections Law
Party coordinating with other parties to amend elections law but has not requested to join any electoral coalitions
Shafiq’s lawsuit challenging 2012 elections rejected
The Presidential Elections Committee rejects Shafiq’s appeal
Turkey PM says party to reveal presidency candidate next week
Erdogan is widely believed to be planning to run for the presidency in the 10 August elections.
Parliamentary elections process to begin before 18 July: Al-Sisi
President stresses to US Secretary of State Egypt’s determination to see the “roadmap” through
Second day of protests over Afghan election fraud claims
Supporters in the western Afghan city burnt their voter registration cards in protest against alleged irregularities in the contest between the former foreign minister and rival Ashraf Ghani.
Protests in Kabul deepen Afghan election impasse
More than 1,000 protesters gathered in the city for the largely peaceful demonstration but the United Nations warned that any street violence “could lead to a spiral of instability”.
NGOs raise human rights concerns before UNHRC
Number of issues raised including judiciary,recent court decisions and freedom of expression during election time
Bomb kills 11 as Afghan election contestants claim fraud
Eleven voters in the western province of Herat had their fingers – which were dipped in ink to register their ballot – cut off by insurgents.
Syria prisoner releases begin after amnesty: Lawyer
The releases came a day after Syrian state television reported that Assad had declared an unprecedented amnesty, extending for the first time to those accused under the country’s anti-terrorism legislation.
Court rules election of Libya PM Miitig unconstitutional
Outgoing prime minister Abdullah Al-Thani had refused to recognise Miitig’s government, saying he would await the judiciary’s decision before handing over power.
Forex policies successful, could eliminate black market: Egypt Central Bank governor
Rates at which banks are allowed to trade dollars are determined by the results of central bank sales, giving the bank effective control over official exchange rates.
Al-Sisi confirmed as president, begins four year term
Interim President completes historic mission: SCC deputy head
EU congratulates Al-Sisi and reiterates concerns
The European Union offers its partnership in the field of improving “good governance”
Mansour delivers farewell speech
“I hand over the state to the president entrusted by the people,” interim president says
Amended, draft Parliamentary Elections Law referred back to cabinet
First draft of the legislation was criticised by several political parties
‘Time for work,’ says Al-Sisi in post-victory address
President-elect to be sworn in Sunday after lopsided victory
The limit of Egyptian hospitality
When I met with the European Union’s Chief Observer Mario David at a polling station in downtown Cairo last week one thing that he highlighted to me was how welcome he and his fellow observers felt. He described “the salute they give us… the welcoming smiles” he had seen during his time in Cairo. He …
Sabahy’s bottom dollar bet
By Johannes Amin Makar For some time, a bit of an insane mind seemed requisite for one to enter the presidential race in Egypt. Various indicators contradicted a fair battle, and for many, contesting Al-Sisi had everything of a nutty business. The sanity claim appeared to be honoured when the little credible Mortada Mansour announced his …
PEC refuses presidential candidate appeals
Commission says there is no basis for appeals
NCW denies expelling EU observers from its symposium
National Council for Women accuses EU of trying to deny the legitimacy of the “30 June Revolution”, while the EU says NCW chairman was “misinformed” about its mission’s report
Egypt on its way to regaining regional role: Mehleb
Prime minster says government has succeeded in advancing the transitional roadmap during its first 90 days
Public finances remain weak, Sisi’s win does not alter ratings: Fitch
“A very high turnout might have enhanced the legitimacy of the return to military rule in domestic and international eyes,” the credit agency says
Shayfeencom reports violations during presidential elections vote-counting
Elections watchdog issues report over violations it observed during last week’s elections