November 28th, 2010 by Jason

The Egyptian Association for Democratic Development (EASD) has released its fifth statement on the parliamentary elections in Egypt. The statement focuses on the early closing of polling stations, which by law are mandated to remain open until 7 pm local time. Abigail Hauslohner, writing for Time, describes the scene: “Voters and independent monitors complained of police intimidation, 
ballot stuffing, and bribery. Independent monitors wielding government 
accreditation said police barred them from entering the polling stations. 
Trucks of riot police stood ready in opposition strongholds. And 
plainclothes police and representatives of local ruling party 
candidates restricted the voters who could come inside.” One voter said of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), “Whether we like 
it or not, NDP is totally in control.”

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