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Egyptians give up or down vote for draft constitution

2014-01-15 25 Dailymotion

Egyptians marked a milestone in their political roadmap on Wednesday.<br/> <br />They gave their thumbs up -- or thumbs down -- to a new constitution.<br/> <br />The first vote since the military deposed former President Mohammed Mursi in July.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Arabic) EGYPTIAN VOTER, HISHAM MOHAMED MOUSSA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"God willing a large percentage of the public will vote 'yes', and for one main reason - we have been through great hardship and been worn out. So for sure today people will agree on something."<br/> <br />The draft constitution deletes Islamic language written into law a year ago under Mursi.<br/> <br />It strengthens the apparatus that defied his rule - the army, the police and judiciary.<br/> <br />It may also set the stage for a presidential bid by army chief General al-Sisis.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) EGYPTIAN WOMAN, SALWA MOSTAFA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I have come to say 'yes' to the constitution and 'yes' to Sisi because I love him dearly. My kids say that's wrong, but I want him to be the P

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