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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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      Caitlin Shamberg

      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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    2 of 3
    Egypt: Is the Runoff Election On or Off?
    1. 0:00Spain on the Brink?
    2. 7:18Is Egyptian Democracy Being Killed in Its Cradle?You’re reading this
    3. 42:28Obama and Romney Square Off in the Swing State of Ohio
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