Egypt Braces for Potential Violence Ahead of First Post-Mubarak Elections
Egypt braces for potential chaos ahead of its first post-Mubarak parliamentary election, with some fearing instability. Supermarket owner Mohamed Abdel Fattah and civil servant Ashraf Mokhtar express concerns about security, while political researcher Mohamed Azz al-Arab emphasises the importance of holding the election on schedule.
Sit-in protests continue in Tahrir Square and outside the cabinet building, reflecting the public's unease. The upcoming election, set for November 2011, will see key parties like the Democratic Alliance for Egypt, led by the Freedom and Justice Party, and the Salafist El-Nour Party, competing alongside the Wafd Party and the Egyptian Bloc.
Mohamed Abdel Fattah, a supermarket owner, expects violence due to the involvement of the former ruling party. Ashraf Mokhtar shares these concerns, highlighting the threat to public safety posed by the lack of security. Meanwhile, Sultan Zaki, a newspaper seller, plans to abstain from voting due to fears of election-related violence. However, political researcher Mohamed Azz al-Arab argues that holding the election as scheduled is crucial for ending the transitional stage and transferring power to a civilian government. Pharmacist Zakariya Fahmy, on the other hand, believes that violence is inevitable, regardless of whether the election is held as planned or postponed.
As Egypt prepares for its first post-Mubarak parliamentary election, concerns about potential chaos and instability persist. While some, like Mohamed Azz al-Arab, stress the importance of holding the election on schedule, others, such as Mohamed Abdel Fattah and Ashraf Mokhtar, worry about the lack of security and its impact on public safety. The outcome of these elections will significantly shape Egypt's political future.
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