Opponents of Egypt's constitutional reforms call for 'no' vote


  • World
  • Monday, 22 Apr 2019

Officials count ballots on the final day of the referendum on draft constitutional amendments, in Cairo, Egypt April 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

CAIRO (Reuters) - 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.

The amendments would also bolster the role of the military and expand the president's power over judicial appointments. The constitutional changes were approved by parliament last week.

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