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April 8, 2008

Poor Turnout as Muslim Brotherhood Boycotts Egyptian Elections

by Ulrike Putz, Spiegel International, Germany - Local elections in Egypt saw a poor turnout Tuesday after the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood called for a boycott. The vote is taking place against a background of anger and demonstrations over rising food prices.

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