People in #Egypt went to the polls Wednesday, hoping to seize the promise of a popular uprising that defined the Arab spring

Alex Grossman

7:14 PM  -  Public

Egyptians Vote in Presidential Poll »

People in Egypt went to the polls Wednesday, hoping to seize the promise of a popular uprising that defined the Arab spring in a vote that could end 15 months of military rule.

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Shawne Zuber7:19 PM

Glad they are voting. Hope it's fair!

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The Pixel Project

6:32 PM  -  Public

Women comprise only 2 percent of Egypt’s parliament — down from 12 percent when quotas bolstered their position under the dictator Hosni Mubarak. No women participated in the constitutional council organized by transitional military rulers. And none appear on upcoming presidential ballots. After protesting to bring down the old government, some women fear they’re being marginalized by Egypt’s new one...

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Women Fighting For Their Voice In New Egypt »

Women comprise only 2 percent of Egypt’s parliament — down from 12 percent when quotas bolstered their position under the dictator Hosni Mubarak. No women participated in the constitutional council or...

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Egypt: National Assembly for Democracy Notes Violations in Egypt's Election

AllAfrica.com  -  7:20 PM

A report by the 'Egyptian Assembly for Democratic Development' confirmed on Wednesday that the last hours of the first day of Egypt's presidential election witnessed a peak in violations. These violations included trucks transferring voters to polls and tension and confrontation between ...

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