with a “Bulgarian majority”. A required ritual. The election itself full of holes.
Articles tagged: ‘election’
Morocco: elections in October: King denounces extremism
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailMoroccan elections next month – the Islamist-led coalition faces a serious challenge. King Muhammed denounces those who kill in the name of jihad, “lying to Allah and His Messenger”.
Jordan: elections and the Muslim Brotherhood
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailMuslim Brotherhood will take part in Jordan’s elections this month with a moderate list including women candidates and Christians aiming to influence national political life.
Sisi loyalists sweep elections
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailEl-Sisi reigns supreme, unopposed except IS. Opposition remnants call for early elections and warn of a coup or chaos. The Egyptian people are the wild card.
Egypt: Election without Voters
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailPolls closed Monday night in the first round of the Egyptian election for the House of Representatives, with voters casting their ballots in 14 regions including Alexandria. There were no major security incidents. Exceptionally low turnout has widely been interpreted as a sign El-Sisi’s personality cult is diminishing, something Egyptian authorities have been quick to deny.