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A man casts his ballot at a polling station on August 11, 2020 during the election for Egypt's new senate. AFP
A man casts his ballot at a polling station on August 11, 2020 during the election for Egypt's new senate. AFP
Egypt sees low turnout for election of new senate
Less than 15 per cent of voters cast ballots for reconstituted upper house with only consultative powers