Egyptians prepare for controversial constitutional referendum vote
- 10 years ago
Political posters pop up all across Egypt.
The country is set to start voting Tuesday in a referendum on a new constitution.
This new document would replace the one signed by ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.
Many have predicted a yes vote, giving the army-backed government support for its overthrow of Mursi.
At a meeting in the Ministry of Health's National Training Institute, constituent assembly head Amr Moussa described the constitution as a reflection of Egypt's current situation.
(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) HEAD OF THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY, AMR MOUSSA, SAYING:
"This constitution is a reflection of Egypt's current situation, along with the challenges Egypt and the Egyptian society face. Therefore, there is a great focus on freedoms, rights and the benefits of the Egyptian people without neglecting any segment of society."
The new text will likely give a final push to a presidential bid by the man who deposed Mursi, army chief General Abdel
The country is set to start voting Tuesday in a referendum on a new constitution.
This new document would replace the one signed by ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.
Many have predicted a yes vote, giving the army-backed government support for its overthrow of Mursi.
At a meeting in the Ministry of Health's National Training Institute, constituent assembly head Amr Moussa described the constitution as a reflection of Egypt's current situation.
(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) HEAD OF THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY, AMR MOUSSA, SAYING:
"This constitution is a reflection of Egypt's current situation, along with the challenges Egypt and the Egyptian society face. Therefore, there is a great focus on freedoms, rights and the benefits of the Egyptian people without neglecting any segment of society."
The new text will likely give a final push to a presidential bid by the man who deposed Mursi, army chief General Abdel