Video: Egypt could soon be an Islamic democracy

Five hundred days after they overthrew Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians will finally have a new president on Sunday, the first they have chosen freely. The choice may lead to violence.

Egyptians filled Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Saturday to support the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, Islamist Mohamed Morsy. However, a rally across Cairo supported Ahmed Shafik, a former air force commander, Mubarak ally and the military's choice.

The Muslim Brotherhood warned of possible street fighting if Shafik is named the winner.

Earlier: 'Verge of explosion': Huge election protest in Egypt

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