Egypt’s Sisi to Begin Second Term Facing Public Anger Over Rising Prices

Egyptians have few outlets to express their frustration amid a broad crackdown on dissent

CAIRO—Working-class resentment and political tensions present tough challenges to Abdel Fattah Al Sisi as the Egyptian president starts his second term after a one-sided election.

Preparations for a lavish inauguration Saturday in front of hundreds of lawmakers and foreign dignitaries at the newly renovated parliament building have been under way for weeks. So have efforts to crack down on what the government sees as dissenting voices.

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