Democracy to be tested by disputed Egypt referendum that could lead to further instability: Egypt democracy stands at crossroads with young election system

Campaigning under way for divisive Egypt referendum

AFP

Islamists backing Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and the secular opposition ranged against them were Thursday rolling out campaigns over a divisive new constitution that has sparked weeks of protests. The staggered referendum to decide the text is to begin on Saturday across half of Egypt.

Is Morsi a president for all Egyptians, or just Brothers? (+ video)

The Christian Science Monitor

Mohamed Omar was taking supplies to a field hospital treating opposition protesters injured in deadly clashes with supporters of President Mohamed Morsi last week when suddenly the front line shifted. The president’s supporters surrounded and grabbed him.  “They began beating me with sticks”