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Civil Society in Egypt.. January 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: January witnessed intensive activities by political parties in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Pro-government parties began organizing coordination meetings to gear up for the elections. On the other hand, opposition parties, particularly those affiliated with the Civil Front, focused on finalizing their stance on participation and setting criteria to […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. December 2024 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: The month of December witnessed many events, most notably the fall of the dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. This had an impact on the political scene in Egypt, where parties close to the government announced their support for the regime. Meanwhile, some parties expressed fears of a similar […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. November 2024 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: The Egyptian government mobilized its supporters to celebrate the anniversary of the October War, and during the celebration, the President of the Republic described these days as resembling the 1967 Six-Day War. Meanwhile, opposition parties continued to write and organize seminars to condemn the Israeli crimes against the Palestinian and […]
Civil Society in Egypt … October 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The month of October witnessed heated events on the regional level, starting with Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and the targeting of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, followed by the assassination of Yehya Al-Sinwar, the head of Hamas’ political bureau. On the domestic level, the government issued several decisions, including an […]
Civil Society in Egypt … September 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: One of the most significant activities of political parties this month was their support for the cause of the workers at Samannoud Textiles “Wabariyat Samannoud.” The workers’ strike, which began in mid-August and lasted until September 21, aimed to achieve their main demand of implementing the minimum wage of […]
Civil Society in Egypt … August 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: This month has seen increased activity among Egyptian political parties, whether due to the ongoing war in Gaza, issues related to the rising cost of living, the proposal of a controversial draft law on criminal procedures, or the rise in labor protests demanding better wages. Homeland Future Party (Mostaqbal […]
Civil Society in Egypt … July 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The pro-government parties have focused this month on declaring their support for the new government, despite facing widespread opposition due to its reliance on inexperienced individuals and doubts about the qualifications and competence of some of its members, with Mostafa Madbouly remaining in his position as Prime Minister. As […]
Civil Society in Egypt … June 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The activity of Egyptian political parties relatively declined during June, despite significant domestic events such as the government’s decision to raise the price of subsidized bread by 400%, and the government’s proposal of a law to lease hospitals to investors, as well as the continued Israeli aggression on Gaza. […]
Civil Society in Egypt … May 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: In May, numerous political events took place, the most notable of which was the establishment of a new entity called the “Union of Arab Tribes,” founded by Sinai businessman Ibrahim al-Orjani. After the announcement, some political parties issued angry statements, considering this entity a violation of the constitution, particularly […]