Egyptian presidential debate, 2012
The 2012 Egyptian presidential debate was the first-ever presidential debate held in Egyptian history as well as the first in any Arabic-speaking nation-state.[1] Held in preparation for the upcoming presidential election, it was held between presidential candidates Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh (independent, endorsed by Al-Nour Party, moderate Islamic Al-Wasat Party and Egyptian Current Party) and Amr Moussa (independent). It was broadcast live on ONtv on May 10, 2012 and moderated by Yosri Fouda of ONTV and Mona el-Shazly of Dream TV. The format was developed for ONTV by an Egyptian company: Belail Media Production and Consulting.
References
- ↑ David D. Kirkpatrick (May 11, 2012). "Egyptian Candidates Clash in TV Debate, an Arab First". New York Times.
Sources
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After Debate
- The Telegraph - Egyptians watch first presidential debate with bemusement
- LA Times - Egypt presidential candidates clash in TV debate
- Egypt Independent - Egypt's first presidential debate: A digest
- New York Times - Egyptian Candidates Clash in TV Debate, an Arab First
- BBC News - Egypt presidential election candidates in first TV debate
- CNN - 2 presidential candidates face off in Egypt's first such televised debate
- Wall Street Journal - First Debate Marks Race to Lead Egypt
- Deutsche Welle - Egypt presidential candidates spar in first TV debate
- Al Jazeera - Egypt rivals clash in presidential debate
- Washington Post - Top two contenders participate in Egypt's first presidential debate
- Ahram Online - Egypt's first televised presidential debate
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