Referendum in Egypt
Mohammed Morsi and tragedies of the Arab Spring
Mohammed Morsi’s life and politics since 2012 was a reflection of the contradictions and miscalculations by various sections of the anti-military forces that brought Egypt to where it is today
El-Sisi’s ‘Pharaoh Motion’ approved in referendum marked by widespread irregularities
Only 44.33% of the 61,344 voters took part in the three-day referendum, which was marked by widespread bribery, coercion and suppression of opponents
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 19
In this episode, Peoples Dispatch takes a look at the national referendum in Egypt, the protests on Argentina and Irish farmers’ protest.
Egypt holds referendum designed to consolidate El-Sisi’s power
Egyptians are voting on amendments that may end up letting president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s stay in power until 2030. The vote has been accompanied by a massive crackdown on the opposition
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- Yemenis mark Houthi capture of Sanaa and condemn Saudi-led war
