VOICED: Violencia en elecciones egipcias

The Egyptian electoral commission announced a runoff between Mohamed Mursi and Ahmad Shafik for the presidency. Mursi received 24.7% of the votes, while Shafik got 23.6%. Despite allegations of irregularities, the results stood firm. Following the announcement, Shafik's campaign headquarters was attacked, and violence erupted in Tahrir Square, reflecting the public's unrest.

Who were the two candidates announced for the Egyptian presidential runoff election?

• Mohamed Mursi and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

• Mohamed Mursi and Ahmad Shafik

• Hosni Mubarak and Mohamed Mursi

• Ahmad Shafik and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

What percentage of votes did Mohamed Mursi receive in the election?

• 22.5%

• 25.8%

• 24.7%

• 23.6%

What was the electoral commission's response to the allegations of irregularities?

• They dismissed the allegations as unfounded

• They ordered a recount of the votes

• They postponed the election

• They confirmed the irregularities affected the results

What happened to Ahmad Shafik's campaign headquarters after the election results were confirmed?

• It was celebrated by supporters

• It was relocated to a new location

• It was attacked and a fire was set

• It was closed down by authorities

Where did clashes occur following the election results, and why is this location significant?

• Near the Nile River, a central location in Cairo

• At the electoral commission's office, a place of decision-making

• In Tahrir Square, a key site of the uprising against Mubarak

• In front of the presidential palace, a symbol of power