Saturday, November 27, 2010

Egypt Prepares For Parliamentary Elections This Sunday



On Eve Of Egypt Polls, Mubarak's Ruling Party Tightens Grip On Opposition -- Christian Science Monitor

Egypt's opposition politicians and their supporters have faced a steady stream of harassment in the lead-up to Sunday's parliamentary election.


There's an upbeat mood in offices of the National Democratic Party (NDP) ahead of Sunday's parliamentary elections.

The ruling party – the cornerstone of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's 29-year rule – is confident of extending its 72 percent control of parliament, boasts that it's managed to keep Egypt's economy growing during the global recession, and says its "trickle down" economic approach is improving the lives of average Egyptians.

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More News On Egypt's Parliamentary Elections This Weekend

Egyptians will vote amid crackdown on opposition, media -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News
Egypt Curbs Islamist Campaign -- Wall Street Journal
Change in Egypt may lie with ruling party -- L.A. Times
Egyptian government cracks down on critics ahead of elections -- Washington Post
Mubarak snubs U.S. call for election monitors -- Washington Times

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