Egyptian Nation Party Explained

Country:Egypt
Egyptian Umma Party
Native Name:حزب الأمة المصرية
Leader:Mohamed Abbas[1]
Colorcode:
  1. 458BC6
Foundation:2012
Ideology:Moderate islamism[2]
Native Name Lang:ar

The Egyptian Umma Party or Egyptian Nation Party (Arabic: حزب الأمة المصرية) was a political party in Egypt, founded by supporters of presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail in 2012.[3] Abu Ismail himself has, however, not joined the party itself.[4] Abu Ismail announced on 17 December 2012 that the party would compete for all of the seats in the 2013 parliamentary election.[5] The party is one of a network of three parties.[1] The name of the party was changed to the Flag Party in 2013.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Abu Ismail initiates Al-Raya Party. Daily News Egypt. 27 February 2013. 16 December 2013.
  2. News: Abu Ismail to establish international Islamic movement. Egypt Independent. 17 September 2012. 16 December 2013.
  3. Akhbarak.net. أنصار أبو اسماعيل يعلنون بدء تأسيس حزب "الأمة المصرية"
  4. News: Egypt's political coalitions and new parties: A guide. Ahram Online. 1 October 2012. 16 December 2013.
  5. News: Salafist 'Hazemoons' Ponder Next Moves Amid Egypt's Turmoil. Al Monitor. 18 December 2012. 16 December 2013.