Formation of Islamist Political Party Blocked
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A legislative body blocked the establishment of Egypt’s first Islamic-oriented political party, the third time lawmakers refused to recognize the group.
The panel in charge of legalizing new political parties rejected the establishment of Hizb al-Wasat al-Gedid, the New Centrist Party, a government official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The Political Parties Affairs Committee gave no reason for its decision, but during previous applications the government has said the party was a front for the banned Muslim Brotherhood. The committee also refused to recognize the pan-Arabist Hizb al-Karama, or Dignity Party.
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