Sunday, December 23, 2012

Egypt Votes Yes For A New Constitution



Egyptians Back New Constitution In Referendum -- Reuters

An Islamist-backed Egyptian constitution won approval in a referendum, rival camps said on Sunday, after a vote the opposition said would sow deep social divisions in the Arab world's most populous nation.

The Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, which propelled President Mohamed Mursi to power in a June election, said an unofficial tally showed 64 percent of voters backed the charter after two rounds of voting that ended with a final ballot on Saturday.

An opposition official also told Reuters their unofficial count showed the result was a "yes" vote, while party spokesmen said there had been a series of abuses during the voting.

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More News On Egypt's Constitution Referendum

Egyptian constitution 'approved' in referendum -- BBC
Islamist-backed constitution gets 'yes' majority vote in Egypt -- FOX News/AP
Egyptians approve new constitution, unofficial results show -- CNN
Egyptian constitution approved, preliminary results show -- Washington Post
Egypt opposition to appeal referendum results -- AFP
Egypt Opposition to Challenge Apparent Passage of Constitutional Referendum -- Voice of America
Egypt opposition alleges referendum 'fraud' -- BBC
Opposition To Appeal Egypt's Referendum -- Radio Free Europe
Egypt opposition faces reality of rising Islamist power -- BBC

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