Latest in Tag: elections Highlight
Latest in Tag: elections
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
Malawi’s new president sworn in after disputed elections
Mutharika, the brother of president Bingu wa Mutharika who died in office in 2012, appealed to the 11 other presidential candidates to “join me in rebuilding the country” after some – including Banda – contested the results.
Free train and bus tickets presented to voters: Transportation ministry
Egyptians receive free train and Superjet tickets for 48 hours upon presenting their national IDs
Sabahy campaign withdraws from polling stations due to frequent violations
Presidential candidate cites “large-scale” violations against his campaign members during the last 48 hours
No train fines applied Tuesday, citizens encouraged to vote: Transportation minister
Ministry aims to facilitate the process of reaching polling stations for citizens, says minister of transportation
Fining of abstainers is the law and will be implemented: Mehleb
The Presidential Elections Law states that people who fail to cast a vote without an excuse will be fined
PEC counters complaints over absence of polling stations for voters living outside district
Elections commission states that creating such stations might have jeopardised the validity of the elections’ results
Low turnout prompts government to extend voting for a third day
“Every vote we have got has a heroic story behind it,” says Hamdeen Sabahy