29/09/2011 10:21
Egypt parties threaten boycott over election law
Political groups in Egypt, including the Muslim Brotherhood, are threatening to boycott parliamentary elections unless a disputed law is amended, according to BBC.
They object to an electoral law which allows a third of seats to be filled by independent candidates rather than political parties.
The political bloc has set a deadline of Sunday for Egypt's military rulers to meet their demands.
A statement demanded parties be allowed to contest all seats.
Elections are due to begin on 28 November. The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Equality party is widely seen as the most formidable contender.