Egypt opposition say they face foul play over presidential candidate endorsements


  • World
  • Thursday, 05 Oct 2023

Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wave flags during a rally to back his candidacy in the presidential elections in December, at Al Galaa Square in the Dokki district of Giza, Egypt, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

CAIRO (Reuters) - 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.

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