Sisi in focus as Egyptians vote on constitution
Egyptians voted today for the first time since the military deposed president Mohamed Morsi on a draft constitution that may set the stage for a presidential bid by army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Ref. Source 6
Referendum opens way for Sisi presidential run
Egyptians overwhelmingly approved a new constitution by referendum, state media reported on Thursday, a widely expected outcome that nudges army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ever closer to a bid for the presidency. Ref. Source 5
Egypt to hold presidential elections
Egypt will hold a presidential vote before electing parliament, President Adly Mansour says, reneging on a roadmap and increasing the likelihood that army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be elected as head of state within months. Ref. Source 5
Reports: Egypt's government resigns
Egypt's military-backed government has resigned, according to reports from Reuters and Al Arabiya News, citing the website of Egypt's state-run Al Ahram news agency. In a televised address, Egypt's interim prime minister subsequently announced that the cabinet resigned, the Associated Press reported. Ref. USAToday
Egypt: Sissi in final step to run for president:
Egypt's former military chief on Monday took the final formal step to run in next month's presidential election, submitting to the election commission eight times the number of signatures required, his campaign said in a statement. Ref. Source 5
Sisi Leads Egypt Vote But Turnout Raises Questions
Ex-army chief sought strong mandate after ousting first freely elected president last year.
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