Egyptians are to cast their ballots in the second leg of Egypt s first free election in six decades on Wednesday (December 14).
After a turnout of millions during stage one of voting, Egyptians in nine governorates across the country will vote amidst a broad polarisation between Islamist and liberals.
The first stage saw the Muslim Brotherhood s Freedom and Justice Party secure a majority of votes.
Their ultra-conservative Salafi rivals also secured a larger than expected percentage, followed by the Egyptian bloc, a coalition of parties which many secular Egyptians hope will form a balance in the upcoming parliament.
Freedom and Justice Party s success in the first round has drawn comparisons with the era of former dictator Hosni Mubarak whose National Democratic party used to win a majority due to vote rigging.
But party candidate Mohamed Amer, who hopes to occupy his own seat in parliament, rejects such comment. -- Reuters
After a turnout of millions during stage one of voting, Egyptians in nine governorates across the country will vote amidst a broad polarisation between Islamist and liberals.
The first stage saw the Muslim Brotherhood s Freedom and Justice Party secure a majority of votes.
Their ultra-conservative Salafi rivals also secured a larger than expected percentage, followed by the Egyptian bloc, a coalition of parties which many secular Egyptians hope will form a balance in the upcoming parliament.
Freedom and Justice Party s success in the first round has drawn comparisons with the era of former dictator Hosni Mubarak whose National Democratic party used to win a majority due to vote rigging.
But party candidate Mohamed Amer, who hopes to occupy his own seat in parliament, rejects such comment. -- Reuters