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Election results and unrest begins

It’s been a big day in Egypt. Official results were reported this morning, and as previously speculated Shafiq and Morsi will be participating in a run off next month. The voting breakdown,  taken from the Independent, is as follows: According … Continue reading

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Run off between Mursi and Shafiq

As the run-off between Shafiq and Morsi begins, one thing is certain: it will be an interesting month to say the least. Morsi was initially mocked as a ‘back up’ candidate for the Brotherhood, so his finish as the top … Continue reading

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Egypt Elects – Day 1

The polls today were extended until 9 PM to give more people a chance to vote, a smart move on the part of electoral officials. It was only after the sun went down that voting increased. Estimates have placed turnout … Continue reading

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Election Update

As Egypt heads to the polls today, its important to keep in mind that this election may result in a run-off, which will be settled in elections a month from now. There is almost no way to predict what the … Continue reading

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