The Liberal Socialists Party (Arabic: حزب الأحرار الاشتراكيين, Ḥizb al-ʾAḥrār al-Ištirākiyyīn) was a political party in Egypt,[1] initially affiliated to the Arab Socialist Union.
Liberal Socialists Party Hizb al-Ahrar al-Ishtirakin حزب الأحرار الاشتراكيين | |
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| Chairperson | Helmy Ahmed Salim |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Dissolved | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Cairo |
| Newspaper | Al Ahrar Al Haquiqa Al Nour |
| Ideology | Islamic liberalism Economic liberalism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| National affiliation | Arab Socialist Union (1976–1978) |
| Colours | Green black |
History and profile
The party was established in 1976.[2][3] Its leader was Mustafa Kamel Murad.[2] He led the party until his death in 1998.[4]
In the 2000 parliamentary elections, the party won 1 out of 444 seats in the Majlis al-Sha'ab. However, at the following elections in 2005, it failed to win any seats. It was part of the National Democratic Alliance for Egypt during the 2011-2012 parliamentary elections.[5]
There were official media outlets of the Liberal Socialist Party, including Al Ahrar and Al Nour.[6]
Platform
- Sharia is a main source of legislation.
- Freedom of expression and thought.
- Election the President and Vice-President through free elections.
- Enhancing role of the private sector.
- Ensuring basic rights of labourers and peasants.
- Freedom of the press.
- Independence of the judiciary.
- Development of education.
Electoral history
People's Assembly of Egypt elections
See also
References
External links
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