Monday, June 18, 2012

Egypt's Islamists Claim Victory In This Weekend's Presidential Vote



Rival Camps Claim Victory In Egypt Vote -- Al Jazeera

As Morsi's camp declares an early win, Shafiq's campaign says its candidate is ahead "beyond all doubts".

Egypt’s presidential election appears neck-and-neck with both candidates claiming victory based on unofficial results.

The campaign for Ahmed Shafiq, Hosni Mubarak’s former prime minister, said on Monday its candidate was ahead in the presidential race “beyond all doubts” just hours after the Muslim Brotherhood had claimed its candidate, Mohammed Morsi, was ahead.

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More News On Egypt's Presidential Election

Egypt election: Both sides claims victory - live updates -- The Guardian
Mohamed Morsi claims victory for Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt election -- The Guardian
Islamists Claim Victory In Egypt's Presidential Vote -- NPR (audio)
Egypt Islamists claim presidency as army tightens grip -- Reuters
Muslim Brotherhood Declares Victory, Military Asserts Power -- Voice of America
Islamist Candidate Is Apparent Victor in Egypt as Military Cements Its Powers -- New York Times
Egypt's army vows to hand power to elected president -- BBC
Egypt rulers promise power transfer by end of June -- AP
Egypt generals say they'll "hand over power to the elected president" at end of month -- CBS
Egypt army says to hand over power in ceremony end-June -- Reuters
Egypt’s presidential candidates declare victory, but military generals seize power -- Washington Post
Egyptian military holds on to power despite presidential vote -- CNN
Sense of shock in Egypt as Islamist poised to win presidency -- Patrick Martin, Globe and Mail

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