7:05 AM In Mansoura, witnesses watch thugs on motorcycles armed with chains, pocketknives and machetes leave from police station towards ballot stations.

Security forces in Kafr El-Sheikh clash with supporters in a rally advocating Muslim Brotherhood candidates in the lead to the country's parliamentary elections.

As the fierce campaign on the Muslim Brotherhood continues ahead of elections, state security abducted Nasser Hoary, Secretary for the candidate Abdullah Misbah.

Security forces in Kafr El Sheik abducted two prominent MB leaders in broad daylight today. They were taken to an unknown destination hours after prosecution issued release orders to 5

State security has wasted no time in applying their unjust measures against political opposition.

The Muslim Brotherhood has announced names of candidates fielded in Egypt 's upcoming parliamentary elections. During press conferences the MB in the constituencies of Gharbeya and Qalyubiya have named 10

The Muslim Brotherhood has reported extreme violations by the security forces against candidates and voters

Mohamed Morsy, Muslim Brotherhood media spokesman, criticized the continued abuses against the MB candidates with the upcoming Shura Council’s elections.

As elections approach tensions increase and violations against political opposition escalate. Security forces continue with their suppression arresting MB supporters and followers.

Security forces in Kafr el Sheik intercepted a peaceful electoral campaign taking place in Motubas.