Egyptian Nation Party

The Egyptian Umma Party or Egyptian Nation Party (Arabic: حزب الأمة المصرية) was a political party in Egypt, founded by supporters of presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail in 2012.[3] Abu Ismail himself has, however, not joined the party itself.[4] Abu Ismail announced on 17 December 2012 that the party would compete for all of the seats in the 2013 parliamentary election.[5] The party is one of a network of three parties.[1] The name of the party was changed to the Flag Party in 2013.[1]

Egyptian Umma Party
حزب الأمة المصرية
LeaderMohamed Abbas[1]
Founded2012
IdeologyModerate islamism[2]

References
  1. "Abu Ismail initiates Al-Raya Party". Daily News Egypt. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  2. "Abu Ismail to establish international Islamic movement". Egypt Independent. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  3. Akhbarak.net. أنصار أبو اسماعيل يعلنون بدء تأسيس حزب "الأمة المصرية"
  4. "Egypt's political coalitions and new parties: A guide". Ahram Online. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  5. "Salafist 'Hazemoons' Ponder Next Moves Amid Egypt's Turmoil". Al Monitor. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.


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