NDP sweeps 2nd stage of Shura Council polls

The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) won seven seats in the first round of the second stage of mid-term elections of the Shura (consultative) Council, according to official results released Monday.

The elections were held Sunday in 20 constituencies in seven governorates in which 242 candidates competed to win 25 seats.

Run-off elections will be held on Saturday in 15 constituencies. A total of 34 candidates from the NDP and the independents will compete to win 27 seats.

Thirteen women candidates failed to win any seat and will not take part in re-run elections.