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Egypt's presidential poll: The revolution, Part II (part 2)

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Fifteen months after Hosni Mubarak's fall, the second act of Egypt's revolution is underway. Millions of Egyptians are choosing a president in the first free elections in the country's 5,000-year history. Douglas Herbert and his panel discuss whether the newly elected president will have a chance of healing divisions while tackling poverty and fighting violent crime.

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  • Shahira RIGAUD, Member of Coptic Solidarity, France
  • Bernard HAYKEL, Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University
  • Eric TRAGER, Next Generation Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy

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Egypt -- 5000 Years

by Anonyme - 23/06/2012 - 15:56

Where did the anchor get this information about "First free elections in 5000 of Egypt's history"??? Egypt had free elections when it was a monarchy under King Farouk. Also, Egypt's history dates back to 7000 years. So your anchor is wrong on all accounts.

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