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December 21, 2012

Clashes Erupt in Egypt Ahead of 2nd Vote on Constitution 
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Police in Egypt have fired tear gas canisters today in Alexandria as
supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi clashed a day before
the final stage of voting on a controversial draft constitution. The two
sides hurled stones at each other during a rally called by Islamists who
support the constitution. Morsi's opponents have called for voting
against the document. At least eight people died in clashes leading up
to the first day of voting on December 15 when a 57 percent majority
backed the constitution amid numerous complaints of violations at the
polls.

 

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