The vote comes after a decade-long crackdown on dissent that has seen critics from across the political spectrum jailed. Authorities say the crackdown was needed to stabilise Egypt and that it targeted extremists and saboteurs working to undermine the state. They say Egypt has taken measures to expand political participation and protect rights, including the launch of a five-year human rights strategy and a national dialogue, and modernisation of prisons.
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