Coalition of Socialist Forces

The Coalition of Socialist Forces (CSF) (Arabic: تحالف القوى الاشتراكية) is a coalition of five socialist and left-wing groups in Egypt formed on 10 May 2011.[1] The different forces agreed to enter into a "socialist front" in order "to create a more dominant leftist force" in post-revolutionary Egypt.[2] As of 31 May 2011, the CSF is reported to have a combined membership of over 5,000 members.[3]

Coalition of Socialist Forces
تحالف القوى الاشتراكية
Founded10 May 2011
HeadquartersEgypt
IdeologySocialism
Secularism
Factions:
Communism
Marxism–Leninism
Anti-Zionism
Trotskyism
Political positionLeft-wing to far-left

Affiliate groups

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Meeting of Coalition of Socialist Forces, 12 May 2011

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Five socialist parties unite to impact Egyptian politics". Ahram Online. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Egypt's leftist front, will it survive?". Ahram Online. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  3. ^ "The new shape of the struggle in Egypt". Socialist Worker. 31 May 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2013.