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Located in the Qalyubiya governorate, Shubra el-Khaima is the fourth largest city in Egypt. In the third phase of parliamentary elections in the city saw competition between the two major Islamist parties, Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) and Salafi's Al-Nour party despite its relatively big Christian population. EgyptVotes correspondent spoke to various voters in Shubra el-Khaima.

After decades of the former regime's rule, the Egyptian street suffers from a distorted mindset that combines all the ailments of democracy: bigotry, lack of respect for divergent opinions, and a predisposition toward nationalism and tribalism, even when it comes at the expense of the general good - and this is especially the case when it comes to women.

Successive governments have failed to find a solution to the issue of landmines in the city of Matrouh, which pose a danger to the lives of residents, preventing the governorate from fruitfully investing its natural resources. Will the post-revolution government resolve this critical issue?

Why have families of martyrs in Ismalia yet to obtain their rights? Part of the responsibility lies with the investigators who some believe have been slackening, but the other part of the responsibility lies with the martyrs' families. A few families have accepted compromises or failed to follow correct procedures, while others are still searching for prosecution witnesses.

Once forced to work underground, the Muslim Brotherhood made their presence felt in the social and political scene following the recent revolution. The spiritual season of Ramadan saw the MB launch an aggressive campaign, including youth camps, religious and political conferences, and even recreational activities that combined sports with Islam and politics. EgyptVotes reports the Brotherhood's activities in Dakahlia.