Egypt: Egyptians have started casting their ballots in the first parliamentary elections since former president Hosni Mubarak was toppled in a popular uprising earlier this year.
Long queues were seen outside many polling stations amid tight security arrangements as voters flocked to the polls on Monday morning.
Many Egyptians remained worried that there may be outbreaks of violence at polling stations, while others have been concerned that the nation remains polarised over the choice of candidates.
In some parts of the country, there were several logistical problems, and polling stations had not opened more than an hour after the time scheduled, as ballot papers and the ink used to mark voters’ fingers had not arrived.
Additionally, ban on campaigning at polling stations has been broken, with members of parties handing out pamphlets and banners.
At least 41 protesters have been killed and more than 2,000 wounded as tensions flared in recent days.
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