Figuring out Egypt’s elections: Qasr al-Nil
The Lions of Qasr al-Nil Bridge Here’s an exercise in how I think the votes in the proportional part of Egypt’s parliamentary elections… Click the headline to read more Go to Source
View ArticleNear perfect poll
For the first time since 1952, parliamentary elections are under genuine judicial supervision, Mona El-Nahhas reports Go to Source
View ArticleEgyptians vote in run-off polls
Egyptians are voting in run-off polls resulting from the first round of parliamentary elections, with Islamist parties trying to extend their lead. Go to Source
View ArticleMuslim Brotherhood plans to turn Egypt's holiday resorts 'sin-free'
The Muslim Brotherhood, which won success in the first round of parliamentary elections in Egypt last month, is reportedly set on turning the country's holiday resort 'sin-free'. Go to Source
View ArticlePodcast #23: The Sandmonkey Episode
In this week’s episode, Ursula and I talk to the legendary Egyptian blogger Sandmonkey, a major figure of the online coverage of the uprising. Also known as Mahmoud Salem, Sandmonkey was an unlucky...
View ArticleIslamists consolidate their lead
The second stage of parliamentary elections looks set to replicate the results of the first, reports Gamal Essam El-Din Go to Source
View ArticleEgypt’s Islamists win elections
The final results in Egypt’s first post-Mubarak parliamentary elections confirm an overwhelming victory for Islamist parties. Go to Source
View ArticleAnalyzing Kuwait’s Election
I’ve had so much on my plate at work, not to mention blogging on so many things going on, that I paid no attention to the recent Kuwaiti Parliamentary elections. Fortunately, Gwenn Okruhlich was...
View ArticleIran: Poll turnout ‘slap’ to West
Iran’s interior minister says turnout in Friday’s parliamentary elections was 64%, describing it as a “slap in the face” to Iran’s enemies. Go to Source
View ArticleAlgeria votes for new parliament
Voting is underway in Algeria for parliamentary elections billed by the authorities as historically transparent but analysts say voter apathy is widespread. Go to Source
View ArticleAlgerian Islamists fall to govt party in election
Islamists suffered a surprising defeat in Algeria’s parliamentary elections, bucking a trend that saw them gain power across North Africa after Arab Spring uprisings. Go to Source
View ArticleSyrian elections
People have been wondering about the results of the Syrian parliamentary elections–under the rules of Asad family. There has been delays as the votes from Baba Amr have not come in yet. Go to Source
View ArticleAssad says Syrians back reforms
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the results of last week’s widely-criticised parliamentary elections prove people support his reforms. Go to Source
View ArticleAnother Court Dissolves Another Parliament
Kuwait’s Constitutional Court has declared that the Parliamentary elections in February were invalid, thus declaring the new Parliament dissolved and reinstating the old one. The move comes less than a...
View ArticleJordan’s Islamists say they will boycott elections
A spokesman for Jordan’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood says his group will boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections in protest over recent changes in the kingdom’s election legislation. Go to Source
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