Opponents of constitutional amendments that could see Egypt's President Abd...
CAIRO - Opponents of constitutional amendments that could see Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stay in power until 2030 urged people to vote “no” on Monday, the third and final day of a referendum on the proposal.
While the amendments are expected to be passed in the referendum, observers say the turnout will be a test of Sisi’s popularity, which has been dented by austerity measures since 2016. He was re-elected last year with 97 percent of votes cast. The electoral commission said on Monday afternoon it had not received any formal complaints so far about any irregularities.
Activists have posted photos on social media that appeared to show white cardboard boxes packed with groceries being handed out to people after they voted. If approved, the amendments would extend Sisi’s current term to six years from four and allow him to run again for a third six-year term in 2024.
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