Brotherhood alleges early fraud in Egypt election

[November 22, 2010]  CAIRO (AP) -- A top lawmaker from the opposition Muslim Brotherhood says the widespread crackdown and arrest of its members in the runup to the polls means there will be 'no election' in Egypt.

The country's largest and best organized opposition group said Monday that in the weeks proceeding the Nov. 28 parliamentary election, more than 1200 of its members and sympathizers have been arrested.

"The regime is sending a message that there will be no election," said Saad el-Katatni in a press conference at the group's parliamentary headquarters.

In the last few days, processions and campaign rallies for the group's candidates across the country have been disrupted by police.

Egypt's parliamentary elections come amid widespread popular discontent over rising food prices.

[Associated Press]

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