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Is Egyptian Democracy Being Killed in Its Cradle?

On the eve of this weekend's presidential run-off election, Egyptian voters are facing what some call a "back-door coup." Today, a court packed with sympathizers of Hosni Mubarak dissolved the parliament elected after his overthrow and the military government has declared martial law.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

On the eve of this weekend's presidential run-off election, Egyptian voters are facing what some call a "back-door coup." Today, a court packed with sympathizers of Hosni Mubarak dissolved the parliament elected after his overthrow and the military government has declared martial law. As the former President is rumored to be on his deathbed, is his former regime as alive as ever? We update today's developments and the possible consequences in Egypt and elsewhere in the Muslim world.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Lata Pandya

    Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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    KCRW

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    David D. Kirkpatrick

    New York Times

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    Omar Reda

    Egyptian investment banker

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    Mona Eltahawy

    syndicated columnist

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