Document #1326125

AI – Amnesty International

Egypt: Municipal elections on Tuesday 8 April, concerns mount [MDE 12/005/2008]

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE12/005/2008/en/40d69fa4-0576-11dd-aef9-cb72426d610c/mde120052008eng.pdf

ecoi.net summary:
In the run up to municipal elections, hundreds of potential candidates have been arrested or subjected to restrictions, including many supporters and activists of the main opposition organisation, the Muslim Brotherhood
Country:
Egypt
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE12/005/2008/en/40d69fa4-0576-11dd-aef9-cb72426d610c/mde120052008eng.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
3 April 2008
Document ID:
1326125 (former ID 96980)

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