Egypt’s Public Prosecution on Tuesday imprisoned 16 people for four days over blocking a road in protest against the results of the parliamentary elections in Qena governorate. According to both security and judiciary sources, the defendants were protesting the loss of a candidate in the elections. The first phase of parliamentary elections for Egyptians inside the country began on October 24 and ended on October 25th. The first phase of elections were held in the provinces of Giza, Fayoum, Beni Suef, Minya, Assiut, Wadi al-Gadid, Sohag, Qena, Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea, Alexandria, Beheira, and Matrouh. All ministries and agencies concerned with the elections – mainly the Armed Forces, the ministries of Interior, Health and Population, and the National Elections Authority – have cooperated to help all citizens and ensure a safe environment for them to vote.

Source: Egypt Independent October 28, 2020 10:07 UTC