Middle East
Egypt's Brotherhood eyes big political role
Group names leaders of new political party which will compete for half of the
seats in parliamentary elections.
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2011 16:51
The Muslim Brotherhood is seen as Egypt's most organised political force in the
post-Mubarak era [Reuters]
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says it will contest half of the seats in the
country's parliamentary elections in September, revealing plans to become a
major force in the country's post-revolution politics.
The group named the leaders of its new Freedom and Justice party at a news
conference Saturday. It had previously promised it would not compete for more
than 30 per cent of seats.
The Muslim Brotherhood is seen as the country's most organised political force
after Hosni Mubarak was deposed as president in February.
The elections will be the first since the popular uprising.
The Muslim Brotherhood remained Egypt's best organised opposition group despite
a campaign by Mubarak's government to suppress it.
It successfully fielded candidates in previous parliamentary elections as
independents.
Source:
Agencies
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