Egyptians wait in long lines to elect parliament
For the millions of Egyptians who cast ballots Monday, the first parliamentary elections since they ousted Hosni Mubarak were a turning point in history - if for no other reason than they were finally getting a chance
to be heard after decades of rigged voting.
Many Egyptians waited in long lines for hours to vote, despite a new wave of unrest, fears about a sharply divided society and uncertainty over the nation's future.
Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reports from a polling station in Alexandria.
to be heard after decades of rigged voting.
Many Egyptians waited in long lines for hours to vote, despite a new wave of unrest, fears about a sharply divided society and uncertainty over the nation's future.
Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reports from a polling station in Alexandria.