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Egypt's Tantawi Assures Public on Elections, Meets Presidential Candidates

Tantawi assures Egyptians of secure elections. Secret meetings with candidates raise questions about military's role in politics.

In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text...
In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text above it.

Egypt's Tantawi Assures Public on Elections, Meets Presidential Candidates

Hussein Tantawi, the head of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), has reassured the public about the upcoming parliamentary election. He confirmed that the voting process will commence as planned on 28 November, with the military and Interior Ministry overseeing security. Meanwhile, Tantawi has held discussions with key presidential candidates, but details of these meetings remain scarce.

Tantawi has been vocal about the military's role in Egypt's political future. He has stated that the armed forces will not bow to external pressure and that their position in the new constitution will remain unchanged. This stance has drawn criticism from protesters who demand a civilian government.

In a recent development, Tantawi met with prominent presidential candidates Mohamed ElBaradei and Amr Moussa. However, the specifics of these meetings, including the topics discussed and any agreements reached, have not been disclosed to the public. The search for more information on these meetings has thus far been unsuccessful.

Parliamentary elections in Egypt are set to begin on 28 November, with the military and Interior Ministry responsible for ensuring a secure voting process. Despite recent meetings with presidential candidates, details about these discussions remain unclear. Tantawi has reiterated the military's stance on their role in the new constitution, a position that continues to spark debate among Egyptians.

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