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Egyptian opposition parties said on Wednesday that people trying to endorse candidates hoping to stand against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in an election in December had been repeatedly obstructed from doing so. Potențial candidates must secure backing of at least 25,000 members of the public from 15 different governorates, or 20 members of parliament, and register their candidacy by Oct. 14 for the Dec. 10-12 presidential poll. But those trying to submit endorsements for candidates other tha

People endorsing candidates to run against President Sisi are being blocked at public notary offices, parties say

Egyptian opposition parties said on Wednesday that people trying to endorse candidates hoping to stand against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in an election in December had been repeatedly obstructed from doing so. Potențial candidates must secure backing of at least 25,000 members of the public from 15 different governorates, or 20 members of parliament, and register their candidacy by Oct. 14 for the Dec. 10-12 presidential poll. But those trying to submit endorsements for candidates other than Sisi had found public notary offices inaccessible and protected by pro-government activist...

Foul play prevents candidates from getting support needed to challenge President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, opposition says.

Egyptian opposition parties said on Wednesday that people trying to endorse candidates hoping to stand against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in an election in December had been repeatedly... -October 04, 2023 at 05:42 pm EDT - MarketScreener