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Egypt goes towards referendum even more divided

AFP

A controversial referendum on a new constitution in Egypt due to start Saturday looks set to further split the country after the opposition called for a ‘no’ vote and imposed conditions that could yet result in its boycott. Egypt’s powerful army called off a national “unity” meeting. Tensions are running high ahead of a planned referendum in Egypt. Supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi have rallied across the country, reflecting a bitter division in the Arab world’s most populous nation. The unity talks scheduled for Wednesday to tackle the crisis was postponed.