[Updated] Egypt Votes 2011
After years of dictatorship under Hosni Mubarak and a fresh wave of bloody protests, Egyptians flocked to their polling precincts on Monday for their nation's first parliamentary elections.
Polls open in Egypt's landmark electionsEgyptians have started queueing outside polling stations to cast their ballots for the first time since former president Hosni Mubarak wa...- It's a watershed moment for the Middle East's largest Arab state, which was under the grip of Mubarak for close to 30 years.
Mubarak gone, Egyptians flock to voteCAIRO - Voting began on Monday in Egypt's first parliamentary elections since longtime authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak was ousted in a...- Despite the violent protests last week, which reportedly killed around 42 people, including 33 in the capital Cairo, early reports say the voter turnout is high.
Long lines form as Egyptians vote in historic electionDavid D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times, Updated: November 28, 2011 13:57 IST Cairo: Defying expectations of chaos and violence, unexpectedl...- On social media sites, there's a sense of guarded optimism among Egyptian voters and poll observers alike.
- VOTING STARTS IN EGYPT'S LANDMARK ELECTIONS: A sharp-looking army lieutenant with a rifle, assisted by 2 well-built soldiers, lined to guard entry to one polling station in downtown Cairo. Inside, there was a smart looking judge to help voter,, all 4 young. Voter standing in long line outside to cast his ballot said: "This is the real one million march".
Mainly impressed w the patience of the ppl lining up - and they're actually in lines. Cuz the weather is so cold? :) #Alex #egyelections
Please share publicly “@Gsquare86:keep reading & seeing pics of rigged ballots b4 farce #Egyelections Im so not surprised enjoy "democracy"”- Only last week and until Sunday, the success of the historic vote was in question after clashes between the ruling military and mostly young protesters. But it seems that Egyptians themselves have defied fear of violence so they could cast their votes.
Egypt elections: 'Violence won't stop vote'Egypt's parliamentary elections starting on 28 November represent the next vital stage in the country's post-revolutionary history. The v...
Live updates: Elections get underway | Al-Masry Al-Youm: bit.ly/vwQkpF dlvr.it/y0mGr .- RT @blakehounshell: RT @mosaaberizing: Wow, amazing. RT @Hebaaboueleid: The view from the top!! #Egyelections #Egypt #Heliopolis http://yfrog.com/nujnqlvj
- MT @chrisalbon: Great photo. RT @AlArabiya_Eng: A man reaches for the ballot box in Cairo for #egyelections twitpic.com/7l0axp
- "@shadihamid: Extremely long lines of voters in Heliopolis. These ppl are gonna have to wait hrs. #egyelections yfrog.com/nzl2rxpj"
1st one killed in #Egyelections, indep candidate in Helioples Ahmed Farag stabbed w/ a knife...this is what democracy looks like under SCAF
