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Egyptian Opposition Group to Boycott Runoff Vote

HeadlineDec 02, 2010

Egypt’s largest opposition group has withdrawn from a second round of elections after accusing the ruling party of manipulating results to ensure a sweeping victory. The Muslim Brotherhood said it would not take part in Sunday’s runoff vote in protest of alleged intimidation and ballot stuffing by supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the first round.

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