Polls closed in Egypt 's historic vote for president . Despite the high-profile trial of the man who ruled the country for 30 years , popular distrust and anger , particularly against the military 's power in Egyptian governmental affairs , still inspire protests , some of which have been marked by deadly clashes . The election `` bodes well for the rest of the Arab world , '' Maajid Nawaz says . Score: 6 `` I am here to vote for the first time in my life , '' a 70-year-old woman says .
Polls closed in Egypt 's historic vote for president . The election `` bodes well for the rest of the Arab world , '' Maajid Nawaz says . Score: 6 `` I am here to vote for the first time in my life , '' a 70-year-old woman says .