December 2012 constitutional referendum
Update: Pro-constitution Islamist rally continues into Friday evening
Egypt
December 14, 2012
Update: Pro-constitution Islamist rally continues into Friday evening
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square after Friday prayers for the “No to the Referendum” protest, while thousands of…
Foreign Ministry denies rigging rumors as expat voting continues for third day
Egypt
December 14, 2012
Foreign Ministry denies rigging rumors as expat voting continues for third day
There have been no attempts to influence expat voters or prevent them from voting at Egypt’s consulate and embassies abroad,…
Badie: Vote yes for ‘the greatest constitution Egypt ever knew’
Egypt
December 14, 2012
Badie: Vote yes for ‘the greatest constitution Egypt ever knew’
Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie took to Facebook on Friday to spur the nation to vote "yes" for what…
Redeeming the revolution
Opinion
December 14, 2012
Redeeming the revolution
The lines are now drawn. Five months ago, when President Mohamed Morsy presented himself to Tahrir as a revolutionary, there…
Referendum opponents, supporters prepare for mass demos
Egypt
December 14, 2012
Referendum opponents, supporters prepare for mass demos
A state of calm prevailed in Tahrir Square Friday morning ahead of an anticipated mass protest titled "No to Referendum,"…
Opposition denies presidency attempts at dialogue
Egypt
December 13, 2012
Opposition denies presidency attempts at dialogue
Vice President Mahmoud Mekky held a third national dialogue session on Thursday with a number of political figures and legal…
Egyptian opposition warns of referendum violence
Egypt
December 13, 2012
Egyptian opposition warns of referendum violence
A leading opposition figure warned of more blood on the streets when Egyptians vote on a new constitution championed by…
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
Egypt
December 13, 2012
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
The Carter Center said on Thursday it would not send observers during the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 and 22…
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote
Egypt
December 13, 2012
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote
While most opposition forces are opting to vote “no” in the referendum on the constitution held on Saturday, boycott is…
Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday
Egypt
December 13, 2012
Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday
Islamist forces have called for mass demonstrations on Friday in front of the Raba’a Al-Adawiya Mosque in Nasr City starting…