Egyptian parties did well in the two previous rounds of voting . The third round comes after nearly three weeks of sometimes deadly unrest in Egypt . If necessary , runoffs would be held on February 7 and 22 , with a goal of having winners seated by February 28 . Protesters want Cairo 's ruling military to cede power to a civilian government . The Islamist authorities have also carried out raids on rights groups in the country .
Egyptian parties did well in the two previous rounds of voting . The third round comes after nearly three weeks of sometimes deadly unrest in Egypt . Protesters want Cairo 's ruling military to cede power to a civilian government . The Islamist authorities have also carried out raids on rights groups in the country .