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Egypt has been a republic, nominally, since 1953, when a military coup replaced the previous constitutional monarchy. From that point on, the Egyptian republic leaned toward authoritarianism, with strong executive powers vested in the head of state – the president. Despite democratic claims, power in Egypt was held by the president and the National Democratic Party (NDP) majority in the People's Assembly. Complaints concerning human rights, restrictions imposed on press...

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