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(BBC) Egypt referendum: Vote under way amid tight security
Egyptians are voting amid tight security in a two-day referendum on a new constitution, which could pave the way for fresh elections.
The new charter aims to replace the constitution passed under Islamist President Mohammed Morsi months before he was ousted by the army.
The military wants a strong Yes vote to endorse Mr Morsi’s removal.
His Muslim Brotherhood, now designated a terrorist group, is boycotting the vote and there are fears of violence.
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