Virginity Testing & Presidential Elections

When President Barak Obama gave a New Beginnings speech at the University of Cairo in June 2009, no one would have forecast the tumultuous new beginnings for Egypt and the Middle East. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced to resign, in January 2011. Defense Minister Muhammad Hussein Tantawi, leader of the ruling military council SCAF (Supreme Council of the Armed Forces) took control of the government. Power will be handed over to a civilian administration following the second round of Presidential elections in June, 2012. The first round of Egyptian Presidential elections will be in May. To be eligible, a candidate must have been born in Egypt and not hold dual citizenship; not be married to a foreigner; must have the support of 30 Members of Parliament or 30,000 voters; and be at least 40 years of age. The President is elected by a majority vote for a 6 year term. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.

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