Egyptians are to vote in a first round of parliamentary elections
Egyptians are to vote in a first round of parliamentary elections, in which more than 5,000 candidates are standing for office.
President Hosni Mubarak’s National Democratic Party is expected to win another substantial majority.
However, the elections are regarded as an important part of the reform process under way in the country.
Wednesday’s vote is the first stage in a three-part process that will end in early December.