Gallagher Fenwick is FRANCE 24's Middle East Correspondent. He has reported from Egypt extensively during the transition from Hosni Mubarak's rule to a burgeoning multiparty democracy.

 

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THE EGYPTIAN BALL OF THREAD

Polling stations are looking very empty in Cairo...for what reasons and with what consequences? In the picture posted, the sum of what may stand between Egypt and a transition to democracy: tanks and tennis courts.

EMPTY TAHRIR

A small crowd, a few flags at Tahrir, the epicenter of Egypts revolution. The country stands at a major turning point, or not... yet Egyptians, whether disillusioned or hopeful, have chosen to stay home.