Rivals Clash Ahead of Egypt Constitution Vote -- Voice of America
Clashes have broken out in the Egyptian city of Alexandria between supporters and opponents of the country's new constitution, one day before the highly contentious referendum on the document.
Witnesses say fighting between stone-throwing protesters began Friday near a mosque in Alexandria, the country's second largest city. Several cars were set on fire. There was no immediate word on injuries.
In Cairo and other cities, thousands of flag-waving activists turned out for rival rallies. Such gatherings have been generally peaceful.
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More News On Egypt's Constitution Vote
Egyptian protesters clash over draft charter -- AP
Rival factions clash as Egypt referendum looms -- Reuters
Egypt crisis: Rival rallies as referendum looms -- BBC
Supporters, opponents of Egypt's president clash at rallies ahead of referendum -- FOX News/AP
Rival protests held as Egypt referendum due -- Al Jazeera
Egyptian Rivals Step Up Campaigns on Draft Constitution -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Heavy clashes in Egypt’s Alexandria over referendum, injuries and arrests reported -- RT
Egypt tense and polarised before referendum on new constitution -- The Guardian
As Egypt Prepares To Vote, Only One Side Seems Organized -- Dina Salah ElDin, NPR
How Islamist is Egypt's would-be constitution? -- Ahram Online
Egypt voices: Constitutional referendum -- BBC
Egypt vote sparks violent clashes between Islamists and opponents -- NBC (Photoblog)
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