Page "Politics of Egypt" Paragraph 15

The November 2000 Parliamentary Elections were generally regarded to have been more transparent and better executed than past elections due to judicial monitoring of polling stations.

Opposition parties continued to complain about electoral manipulation by the government, and many Egyptians felt their votes were monitored by poll workers, and could face retribution.

There were significant restrictions on the political process and freedom of expression for non-governmental organizations, including professional syndicates and organizations promoting respect for human rights.