Morsi Calls for Parliamentary Elections in April

Latest attempt by the Egyptian president to restore stability amid protests

Reason Staff | 2.22.2013 7:16 AM

CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's Islamist president has called parliamentary elections for April in an effort to assuage mounting frustration over continued turmoil on the streets and a political impasse that has gripped the nation.

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Morsi Calls for Parliamentary Elections in April

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