Date of source: Sunday, October 9, 2005
A discussion of sectarian tensions and citizenship rights in Egypt, based on a discussion on Watani Forum.
Date of source: Sunday, October 9, 2005
The head of the Coptic church has made public statements about the political representation quota system, which Copts have rejected, fearing an increase in sectarian tensions and arguing that the quota system runs counter to the principle of citizenship.
Date of source: Thursday, October 6, 2005
Muslim Brotherhood rejected a statement by the Tajammuc Party obliging all opposition parties to abide by certain rules.
Date of source: Monday, October 10, 2005
The Muslim Brotherhood’s rapprochement with the political parties was said by the Brotherhood to have been a discussion to bring views on domestic policies closer, while reality suggests that the Brotherhood were just looking for a springboard to political power.
Date of source: Friday, September 30, 2005
Candidates from the Ghad Party are to run for parliamentary elections scheduled for next November, leader of the Party, Ayman Nour declared, and there is talk of cooperation with the Brotherhood.
Date of source: Saturday, October 1, 2005 to Friday, October 7, 2005
The lesson no one seems able to learn is that the Brotherhood only makes true alliances with the Brotherhood, and when they play with the powers and political currents it is for the group’s own sake.
Date of source: Monday, October 3, 2005
Opposition parties form a United National Front for Change and seek to include the Muslim Brotherhood.
Date of source: Thursday, September 16, 2004
No one can offer an explanation for the reasons of this decision except the heads of opposition parties, most of whom deliberately did not attend the meetingin which the exclusion of the Brotherhood was approved.
Date of source: Thursday, September 9, 2004
Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi’s call for establishing Islamic and Christian parties has resulted in more disputes and splits within various political streams. The majority of political powers rejected Al-Qaradawi’s call deeming it an obvious demand to create a legitimate political party for the Muslim...
Date of source: Monday, August 9, 2004
The Muslim Brotherhood never forgets its aim, which is to take hold of power in Egypt. They are not frank enough to admit it. After a period of silence, they have again started a dialogue with opposition parties. The outcome of the past months did not smell of anything positive as the mutual...