Counselor Samir Abu al-Maaty (C), chairman of Egypt's Higher Election Commission, speaks to the media during a press conference in Cairo, March 2, 2013. Egypt's parliamentary elections will start registration on March 9 and last through March 16, Counselor Samir Abu al-Maaty, chairman of Egypt's Higher Election Commission, said at a press conference Saturday. (Xinhua/Amru Salahuddien)

Counselor Samir Abu al-Maaty (L), chairman of Egypt's Higher Election Commission, speaks to the media during a press conference in Cairo, March 2, 2013. Egypt's parliamentary elections will start registration on March 9 and last through March 16, Counselor Samir Abu al-Maaty, chairman of Egypt's Higher Election Commission, said at a press conference Saturday. (Xinhua/Amru Salahuddien)