Low Turnout Mars Egypt's Parliamentary Vote

Pundits had warned that a low turnout would cast doubt on the "political legitimacy" of the incoming legislature. The vote is the first round of the country's long-delayed parliamentary polls, with a second round scheduled in November.

A poll worker waits to check voter's identification cards (file photo).

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