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Islamists lead as Egypt votes in third round
Nine governorates head to polls in final phase of vote for lower house of parliament.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 21:10

Egyptians are gearing up for the third and final round of voting for a democratic lower house of parliament.

The elections have so far been dominated by Islamist movements - in particular the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna reports on the possibility of an Islamist government in Egypt.
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