Widespread Violence Mars Egypt Elections

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Widespread Violence Mars Egypt Elections


Sunday November 20, 2005 9:01 PM

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By NADIA ABOU EL-MAGD

Associated Press Writer

DAMANHUR, Egypt (AP) - Widespread violence marred the second round of
Egypt's parliamentary vote Sunday as opposition supporters and police
clashed with knives, metal chains and Molotov cocktails, officials
said. At least one person was killed and scores were wounded.

The violence was in sharp contrast to the Nov. 9 first round of
voting, which passed in relative peace and saw the banned opposition
Muslim Brotherhood party double its representation in parliament.

There are 1,706 candidates competing in 72 constituencies in this
round of elections. Results are not expected until Monday.

Police and Brotherhood supporters exchanged accusations over who
started the melees, which also involved supporters of President
Hosni Mubarak's ruling National Democratic Party.

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