Egypt referendum: Second day of voting on new constitution

15 January 2014
Voters queue on the second day in Cairo. Turnout will be a key issue
Voters queue on the second day in Cairo. Turnout will be a key issue
<p id="story_continues_1" class="introduction">Voting has resumed in Egypt in a two-day referendum on a new constitution drawn up following the ousting of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em;">The army-backed government is seeking a "Yes" vote to endorse his removal.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em;">With security tight, Tuesday's voting was reported to be broadly peaceful. However, nine people died in clashes involving Morsi supporters.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em;">Mr Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood, which has been designated a terrorist group, is boycotting the vote.</span></p>
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