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May 29, 2014

Sisi Poised for Overwhelming Egypt Election Win Amidst Low Turnout 
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Egyptian General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is poised for an overwhelming
victory in Egypt's presidential elections, with partial returns showing
him taking more than 90 percent of the vote. Sisi becomes the sixth
military leader to run Egypt since the army overthrew the monarchy in
1952. Turnout was at just 44 percent, compared to the 52 percent that
came out for the election of former President Mohamed Morsi in 2012.
Sisi led the military coup that ousted Morsi last year. The Egyptian
authorities scrambled to boost voter turnout when it appeared many
Egyptians were staying home, extending voting for a third day and
declaring a public holiday. Several Islamic and liberal political groups
boycotted the election in protest of Sisi and the military regime.

 

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