Egypt's Historic Parliamentary Elections Begin Amidst Protests
Egypt's parliamentary elections, the first since the ousting of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, commence on Monday. This marks a significant step towards democratic transition, with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) promising to transfer power to a civilian president by June 2012.
Protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square have been ongoing for eight days, with demonstrators calling for an end to military rule. The elections, held in three rounds from November 28, 2011, to January 10, 2012, are a direct result of the popular uprising that led to Mubarak's fall. Catherine Ashton, the EU's foreign policy chief, has urged all political parties to commit to Egypt's democratic process and called for an independent investigation into the clashes between protesters and security forces, which have left over 42 dead and thousands injured. Ashton emphasized the swift shift of power to civilian rule as crucial for Egypt's democratic transition.
The start of Egypt's parliamentary elections signals a crucial phase in the country's democratic transition. The international community, including the EU, is closely monitoring the situation, urging all parties to maintain peace and commit to the democratic process.
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