(Photo from Egypt’s referendum via Daily News Egypt)
Main Headlines
Monday
- 15% turnout by expats in Egypt’s constitution referendum
- Pro-Morsi coalition says has “lost a new round” after a low turnout in overseas voting
- Egypt Strong Party to boycottthe constitutional referendum
- 5 extremist killed, and 2 injured clashes in Sinai’s Rafah
- Senate Egypt bill could ease US aid after coup http://t.co/DGNJQkuyPU
- Prosecutor renews detention of 237 suspects over violence in Kerdasa
- British parliamentary delegation meets interior minister
Tuesday
- Egyptians defy violence to vote on constitution
- Muslim Brotherhood reiterates call for a boycott
- Armed forces use ‘morale support cars’ to urge participation for the referendum
- Activist Israa Abdel Fatahslapped and kicked out of polling station
- Mubarakwants to vote for Egypt’s new constitution: lawyer
- CPJ calls on Mansour to release journalists of detained journalists
- Military Media Center is inaugurated
Wednesday
- Egypt is calmer on second day of poll
- Polls closeafter final day of voting
- 20 Egyptians slapped with travel ban for accusations of insulting judges
- Activist and Social Democratic Party member is released
- Hamas denounces ‘threats’ of potential Egyptian attack on Gaza
- Mubarak needs to go to polling station if he wants to vote: Official
Thursday
- Unfreezing US aid to Egypt will be a positive step: Army spokesman
- Egypt’s poll transparency not affected by violations: Rights watchdog
- 444 Muslim Brotherhood arrested for allegedly disrupting constitutional poll
- One student shot dead, four injured in Cairo university
- Three Aljazeera journalists detained in Egypt are facing charges
- Al-Jazeeraresponds to the Egyptian prosecutor’s statement
- Son of Cairo University president injured in clashes
- Central Bank leaves key overnight rates on hold
Friday
- ICC: No jurisdiction to investigate crimes in Egypt
- Four killed in Pro-Morsi Friday clashes: Health ministry
- Ministry of Interior issued a statement distancing itself from death of a student
- Egypt militants blow up Sinai’s gas pipeline
- Engineers’ Syndicate withdraws confidence from pro-Brotherhood board
- Netflix wins first Oscar nod for Egypt documentary “The Square”
Saturday
- 98.1% approves post-June 30 constitution
- Democracy International expresses “serious concerns” over referendum
- Post referendum: Egypt leans towards early presidential elections
- Nour Party: Referendum results are “normal”
- Egypt PM suspends sports minister’s decision on Ahly board
- Interior minister calls on supporters to take to streets on 25 January
Sunday
- Prosecutors send ex-president to new trial to a new trial
- Al-Sisi meets congressional delegation
- Morsi’s nephew among 13 students referred to criminal court
- US urges Egypt to fully implement rights guaranteed in new constitution
- Army kills military commander of Al-Tawhid Wal-Jihad in Sinai
- General Sisi likely to announce running for presidency this week
- Judges Club Chief says referendum turnout “unsatisfying.”
Photo gallery
- In Pictures: Voting in Egypt’s referendum
- Another bloody Friday in Egypt
Poll:
- Islamic banking remains unpopular in Egypt: Gallup poll
Good report
- Welcome to the department of morale affairs. Bel Trew
- Egypt’s constitution: Who’s backing it and why?Salma Shukrallah
- Influence of moneyed elites rebounds in Egypt. Erin Cunningham
Good read
- If everyone votes yes, is it democracy? Peter Hessler
- Congress and the reluctance to stop U.S. aid to Egypt. Amy Hawthorne
- “The Square” is a beautiful documentary. But its politics are dangerous. Max Fisher
- Doing the math on Egypt’s referendum. Wael Nawara
- Egypt’s quest for itself. Peter Harling and Yasser El-Shimy
- Misreading Egypt’s referendum. Maged Atiya
And
- Attacks in the Suez: Security of the canal at risk? Stephen Starr
- The New Triangle of Egypt, Israel, and Hamas. Ehud Yaari
- Four pictures reflecting the reality of the Egyptian referendum. Maged Atef
More on Egypt ‘s constitution
- Breakdown of referendum results referendum results
- John Kerry’s statement on Egypt’s constitutional referendum
- Egypt’s referendums poll results 1956-2012
Finally, here are Jayson Casper’s prayers for Egypt.
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Reblogged this on Mark Geoffrey Kirshner.
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Brussels, 19 January 2014
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S T A T E M E N T
by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the constitutional
referendum in Egypt
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and
Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:
“I have followed closely the constitutional referendum in Egypt on 14 and 15 January 2014,
including through an EU Expert Electoral Mission. I would like to congratulate the Egyptian
people and the authorities responsible for organizing the vote in a largely orderly manner.
While the EU is not in a position to make a thorough assessment of the conduct of the
referendum or verify alleged irregularities, these do not appear to have fundamentally
affected the outcome. I do however strongly regret the violent clashes related to the
referendum leading to deaths and injuries on all sides in protests. I extend my sincere
condolences to the families of the victims.
I take note of the level of participation, that may be the result of events ahead of the
referendum which the authorities will have to look into more closely for the process ahead. I
also note that there is an ample majority of votes in favour, which constitutes a clear
endorsement of the draft constitution.
I welcome the fact that the new constitution enshrines fundamental rights and freedoms,
including freedom of expression, assembly and women’s rights. All existing and future
legislation will have to be in compliance with the new constitution. I also expect that the
constitution will be applied in a way that gives full effect to civilian preeminence.
I trust the authorities will move forward with the constitutional roadmap and organise
elections as quickly as possible, leading to a fair representation of different political views in
the future parliament, accountability for the government and state institutions, and greater
security and prosperity for all Egyptians.
I wish to once more reiterate that the EU will continue supporting the Egyptian people as they strive to complete their democratic transition and fulfill the aspirations of the 011
revolution.”
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Thank you Mark. That is really interesting
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