After more than three years of turmoil, Egyptian voters are expected to elect their overwhelmingly popular former army chief, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, as the next president, hoping he will bring stability and economic growth to the country.
Meanwhile, some activists say election set for Monday and Tuesday is "not real," because the opposition has almost no chance of winning. Others say that, though the opposition may not win, a strong turnout by activists would emphasize their view that Egyptians shouldn't have to live under military rule.
A rally Saturday in the capital left no doubt about Sissi's popularity.
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