In Egypt, the nationwide referendum over the new constitution will be held in two stages on 15th and 22nd of this month due to shortage of judges needed to oversee the process. The decision was announced hours after the country’s Judges Club decided to boycott the process. The official news agency MENA quoting an army spokesman has denied reports that defence Minister Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi had invited Egyptian from all fields, including politicians, artists and athletes to take part in a national dialogue today.
News On AIR | December 12, 2012 8:07 AM
Egypt to hold referendum in 2 stages due to shortage of judges