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- ↑ "'Centrist' coalition formed", Daily News Egypt, 15 January 2013, retrieved 6 June 2014
- ↑ Eight parties form coalition for coming parliamentary elections, Egypt Independent, 15 January 2013, retrieved 6 June 2014
- ↑ "Anti-Coup Alliance cites reasons for boycotting referendum". Daily News Egypt. 22 December 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "Wasat Party withdraws from NASL, considers parliamentary elections: Source". Cairo Post. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
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