Friday, December 9, 2011

Egypt: Turnout hits 62% as 12 ministers keep portfolios

The head of Egypt's election commission conveyed 62 percent of eligible voters turned out for the first round of parliamentary elections. According to the AP, Abdel-Mooaez Ibrahim called the figure "the highest since the time of pharaohs."

More than 13 million voters cast ballots in Monday and Tuesday's vote, the first of three rounds for the lower house. Three other rounds lasting until march will elect the less powerful upper house.

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Source: http://www.albawaba.com/news/egypt-turnout-hits-62-12-ministers-keep-portfolios-403675

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