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**Pete** · 05-13-2011, 04:52

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Leader to Run for President

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/144145

"A senior Muslim Brotherhood leader has announced plans to run for president of Egypt. Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh, 59, will run as an independent.

Fotouh is head of the Arab Doctors' Union and sits on the Brotherhood's Shura Council.

His candidacy shows a break with Brotherhood policy. The Muslim Brotherhood had previously promised not to field a candidate in the presidential elections, in an attempt to assuage concerns that Islamists would dominate the next government.

The Brotherhood has distanced itself from Fotouh and warned Thursday that if he does not withdraw his candidacy, he may be asked to leave the organization......."

September is going to come as such a surprise to some folks in the west.

05-13-2011, 04:52	#1
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Leader to Run for President Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Leader to Run for President http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/144145 "A senior Muslim Brotherhood leader has announced plans to run for president of Egypt. Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh, 59, will run as an independent. Fotouh is head of the Arab Doctors' Union and sits on the Brotherhood's Shura Council. His candidacy shows a break with Brotherhood policy. The Muslim Brotherhood had previously promised not to field a candidate in the presidential elections, in an attempt to assuage concerns that Islamists would dominate the next government. The Brotherhood has distanced itself from Fotouh and warned Thursday that if he does not withdraw his candidacy, he may be asked to leave the organization......." September is going to come as such a surprise to some folks in the west.
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