Egypt Opposition Vows to Overturn Islamist Constitution
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Egyptian opposition leaders alleged foul play and vowed to overturn an Islamist-backed constitution that unofficial results showed was approved in a referendum, indicating tensions troubling the country’s transition are likely to continue.
Unofficial results released after the second and final phase of the constitutional referendum showed the charter passed with about 64 percent of the vote, according to a tally by the Muslim Brotherhood posted on the group’s website. Turnout in the second round was about 33 percent, according to unofficial figures, roughly the same as in the first phase on Dec. 15.