Homeland Defenders Party Explained

Country:Egypt
Homeland Defenders Party
Native Name:حزب حماة الوطن
Leader:Galal Haridy
Foundation:2013
Ideology:Centrism[1]
Militarism
Position:Centre to centre-right
National:Call of Egypt
Colors: Crimson Red, Black
Seats1 Title:House of Representatives

The Homeland Defenders Party (Arabic: حزب حماة الوطن) is a centrist political party in Egypt. It was founded in 2013 by Galal Haridy and a group of retired officers.[2] In an interview in December 2013, about half a year after al-Sisi's military coup, Haridy expressed support for the "efforts made by the army and police in confronting terrorism."[3]

It is currently the largest member party of the Call of Egypt coalition and is seen as supportive towards President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: as-Sayid . Mustafa . حزب حماة الوطن: فكرة اندماج الأحزاب لا يمكن تنفيذها لتعارض الآليات . Youm7 . 15 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Abdullah . Muhammad . مؤسس الصاعقة المصرية يتقدم بـ 6 آلاف توقيع لتأسيس حزب "حماة مصر" . Elbalad . 12 June 2013 . 15 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Assam . Ala'a . جلال هريدى: "حماة مصر" يهدف للحفاظ على مكتسبات ثورتى يناير ويونيو . Youm7 . 15 August 2022.