There are fierce competitions in Minya, as the ruling National Democratic Party candidates include ten Copts, nine members of the Muslim Brotherhood, and four women. The Banī Mazār district sees the Abū Fanā Monastery priests’ lawyer, Īhāb ‘Ādil Ramzī, go up against two members of General ‘Abd al-Hakīm ‘Āmir’s family.

Key Words: General ^cAbd al-Hakīm ^cĀmir – Minya – Muslim Brotherhood