Military candidates to dominate Egyptian parliament
As Egypt gears up for parliamentary elections, many fear that former generals will be elected to consolidate President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's power.
![People celebrate in front of a polling station during the presidential elections in Cairo People celebrate in front of a polling station during the presidential elections in Cairo May 26, 2014. Egyptians voted on Monday in a presidential election expected to sweep former army chief Abdel Fatah al-Sisi into office, with supporters brushing aside concerns about human rights and hailing him as the strong leader the country needs. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR3QYDW](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2014/10/RTR3QYDW.jpg/RTR3QYDW.jpg?h=f7822858&itok=0yKJiac2)
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