Egyptian regime suppresses campaigns opposing constitutional changes

Despite opposition campaigns, Egyptians overwhelmingly voted in favor of constitutional amendments that could stretch President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s stay in office until 2030.
An army soldier stands guard outside a polling station, during the referendum on draft constitutional amendments, in Cairo, Egypt April 20, 2019. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh - RC1ED6ECC000
An army soldier stands guard outside a polling station, during the referendum on draft constitutional amendments, Cairo, Egypt, April 20, 2019. - REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
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Egypt’s National Elections Commission announced April 23 that 88.83% of Egyptians approved constitutional changes during a three-day referendum held in Egypt on April 19-21. The voting for Egyptians abroad took place on April 20-22.

Over 27 million people participated, with a voter turnout of 44.33%. More than 23 million Egyptians voted in favor of the amendments and around 2 million people (11.17%) voted no.

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