Coalition of Socialist Forces explained

Country:Egypt
Coalition of Socialist Forces
Native Name:تحالف القوى الاشتراكية
Foundation:10 May 2011
Headquarters:Egypt
Ideology:Socialism
Secularism
Factions:
Communism
Marxism–Leninism
Anti-Zionism
Trotskyism
Position:Left-wing to far-left
Colorcode:red
Seats1 Title:People's Assembly

The Coalition of Socialist Forces (CSF) (Arabic: تحالف القوى الاشتراكية) is a coalition of five socialist and left-wing groups in Egypt formed on 10 May 2011.[1] The different forces agreed to enter into a "socialist front" in order "to create a more dominant leftist force" in post-revolutionary Egypt.[2] As of 31 May 2011, the CSF is reported to have a combined membership of over 5,000 members.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Five socialist parties unite to impact Egyptian politics. Ahram Online. 11 May 2011. 9 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Egypt's leftist front, will it survive?. Ahram Online. 12 May 2011. 9 November 2013.
  3. Web site: The new shape of the struggle in Egypt. Socialist Worker. 31 May 2011. 9 November 2013.