Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood conservatives win vote

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Source: Reuters

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's main opposition group announced the results of an election for its governing body and analysts said most of the 16 members are conservatives, signaling that it will reduce its role in mainstream politics.

The Muslim Brotherhood's new governing body excludes several key members considered to be moderates, analysts said. The group is banned in Egypt and its conservative members believe its survival is more important than its political impact.

"The results of these elections signal the immediate regression of political activity of the group in the coming period," political analyst Diaa Rashwan told Reuters.

The new governing body is likely to focus on social and religious grassroots work and avoid open confrontation with the state, Rashwan said.

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