Egypt: Islamists Battle Police in Alexandria on Eve of Referendum

December 21, 2012 from Euronews

Police in Alexandria have fired teargas rounds at Islamist supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. The confrontation comes on the eve of a divisive referendum on the new draft constitution. The Muslim Brotherhood called the rally to decry the violence between Islamists and secular Egyptians last week. Across Egypt preparations are underway for the second part of the referendum. The 'Yes' campaign narrowly won the first vote on December 15.

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A constitutional referendum will be held in Egypt on 15 December 2012 and 22 December 2012. Voters will be asked whether they approve of a new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Explore this topic

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Mohamed Morsi is the fifth and current President of Egypt, having assumed office on 30 June 2012. Mohamed Morsi was educated in Egyptian public schools and universities; he was later granted a scholarship from the Egyptian Government to prepare for a PhD degree in the United S... Explore this topic

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The Society of the Muslim Brothers is the Arab world's most influential and one of the largest Islamic movements, and is the largest political opposition organization in many Arab states. Founded in Egypt in 1928 as a Pan-Islamic, religious, political, and social movement by t... Explore this topic

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