Date of source: Sunday, October 23, 2005
‘Ādil Jindī argues that it has become apparent that the National Democratic Party is neither national nor democratic. He states that democracy depends on a political system resting on values of freedom and equality, representing all groups in society.
Date of source: Thursday, October 20, 2005
The NDP’s list of candidates for the 2005 People’s Assembly elections contains only two Coptic names. The writer examines whether the lack of Coptic representation is caused by passivity within the Coptic community, or whether there are other obstacles.
Date of source: Monday, October 17, 2005
The exclusion of the Coptic political figures from the NDP’s slate for the parliamentary elections has created turmoil amongst the Copts.
Date of source: Saturday, October 15, 2005
A number of Egyptian Copts and clergy respond to ‘Adlī Abādīr’s invitation to the Washington conference, scheduled for November 17.
Date of source: Sunday, October 9, 2005
A united opposition to the NDP could gain at least 150 seats in parliament, which would enable it to compete with the ruling party on a joint reformist platform.
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: Friday, September 23, 2005
Despite the prohibition of around 100 key members of the Muslim Brotherhood from participating in the parliamentary elections, the organization still hopes to present 200 candidates, including 10 women.
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 29, 2005
In his interview with al-Maydān, Mahdi ‘Ākif, Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, answers questions about the authenticity of the deals with the NDP and foreign organizations.