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==Basic tenets== |
==Basic tenets== |
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The party describes itself as an economically progressive and socially moderate political group.<ref name=jd/> However, it does not endorse the politics of international loans, believing that it is not the solution to the economic problems of Egypt.<ref name=jd/> |
The party describes itself as an economically progressive and socially moderate political group.<ref name=jd/> However, it does not endorse the politics of international loans, believing that it is not the solution to the economic problems of Egypt.<ref name=jd/> |
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==Cooperation with other parties and movements== |
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In July 2013, following the [[2013 Egyptian coup d'état|military coup]] against [[Mohamed Morsi|President Morsi]], members of Strong Egypt participated in the [[Third Square]] movement, which was created by liberal, leftist and moderate Islamist activists who reject both the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] and military rule.<ref name="26JulyAO">{{cite news|title=Egypt's 'Third Square' protesters denounce army, Morsi|url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/77475/Egypt/Politics-/Egypts-Third-Square-protesters-denounce-army,-Mors.aspx|newspaper=Ahram Online|date=26 July 2013|accessdate=9 December 2013}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 18:38, 10 December 2013
Strong Egypt Party مصر القوية | |
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| Leader | Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh |
| Founded | 5 July 2012 |
| Ideology | Liberal Islam Centrism[citation needed] |
| National affiliation | Third Square[1] |
The Strong Egypt Party (Arabic: مصر القوية, Masr al-Qaweya) is a political party initiated by the former Muslim Brotherhood member and presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh.[2] The party was established in July 2012.[3] Aboul Fotouh stated on 10 December 2012 that the party will vote "no" on the constitutional referendum that took place in 2012.[4] The party announced on 3 December 2013 that it will oppose the constitution that will be voted on in the 2014 constitutional referendum.[5]
Basic tenets
The party describes itself as an economically progressive and socially moderate political group.[3] However, it does not endorse the politics of international loans, believing that it is not the solution to the economic problems of Egypt.[3]
Cooperation with other parties and movements
In July 2013, following the military coup against President Morsi, members of Strong Egypt participated in the Third Square movement, which was created by liberal, leftist and moderate Islamist activists who reject both the Muslim Brotherhood and military rule.[6]
References
- ^ "Third Square movement hopes to unite Egyptians". Index on Censorship. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ "Egypt: Aboul Fotouh's Campaign Initiates New Party", All Africa, 5 July 2012, retrieved 12 July 2012
- ^ a b c Al Arian, Abdullah. "The Strong Egypt Party, the Constitutional Decree, and Gaza: An Interview with Abdel Moneim Abul Futuh". Jadaliyya. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "Abul-Fotouh's Strong Egypt Party to vote no at referendum". Ahram Online. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "Parties start campaigns to support new constitution". Egypt Independent. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ "Egypt's 'Third Square' protesters denounce army, Morsi". Ahram Online. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
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