Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych - 22-23 November 2015: The second stage of the parliamentary elections in Egypt

These are the first elections since the military coup in 2013. They were held under the presidency of former army chief Abdel Fattah el Sisi (Abd Al-Fattah Sisi). The Muslim Brotherhood was declared illegal and the Upper House of Parliament was dissolved. However, critics say most candidates are supporters of President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and the new parliament is likely to strengthen his control. The second round of the elections was held between the 30th of November and the 2nd of December. In some areas the second round was postponed due to administrative defects in the first round.