Egypt opposition to boycott referendum

by admin
Dec 8, 2012
Egypt’s opposition, the National Salvation Front (NSF) has said that it will boycott the referendum on the new draft constitution.

Despite President Mursi’s decision to annul most of a controversial decree giving him sweeping powers, protests against him and the draft constitution have not receded.

Sameh Ashour, the head of the Lawyers Syndicate, in a statement on behalf of the NSF coalition, said:
"The referendum will cause further division and polarisation and the Front [NSF] refuses the draft constitution which cements presidential oppression and tramples freedoms and liberties,"
"To have a referendum now with the threat of Muslim Brotherhood militias and threats and intimidation against the opposition, and absence of security, is grossly irresponsible. The Front calls on Egyptians to continue to peacefully protest on Tuesday against the constitution and a president who ignores his people."

See full report on Sydney Morning Herald here.

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