Female Violence during the Egyptian Legislative Elections 2005 Egyptian Women Baltajiya
Lina Abou Jawdeh · Al-Raida Journal · 1970
The 2005 Egyptian Legislative Elections turned out to be a beneficial time for the baltajiya (bouncers in Egyptian dialect). The baltajiya is a group of muscular men or women hired by candidates to attend electoral rallies and support them. They are also hired to beat up and harass opponents and their supporters.