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Protests in Egypt Egyptians turned out in large numbers Saturday to begin voting on a contentious draft constitution that has become a referendum on whether President Mohamed Morsi and his Islamist backers are trustworthy guardians of the diverse revolution that ousted strongman Hosni Mubarak nearly two years ago. Morsi had earlier issued a decree giving the military temporary authority to arrest civilians and protect “vital facilities of the state.”
Dec. 15, 2012
Egyptians line up to cast ballots during the country’s constitutional referendum at a polling center in Alexandria, Egypt. Tens of thousands of voters descended on polling stations across the country to voice their opinion on a highly controversial draft constitution, which has been a source of intense political protest in recent weeks. Opponents of the draft believe that it abrogates a variety of human and political rights.
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Dec. 15, 2012
Egyptian women receive instructions from a police officer at a polling station in Alexandria during the country’s constitutional referendum.
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Dec. 15, 2012
Egyptian men line up to cast ballots during the country’s constitutional referendum at a polling center in Alexandria.
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Dec. 15, 2012
Egyptian men prepare to cast ballots during the country’s constitutional referendum at a polling center in Alexandria.
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Dec. 15, 2012
A referendum official directs Egyptian men at a polling center in Alexandria.
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Dec. 15, 2012
An Egyptian woman votes while her daughter waits at a polling center in Alexandria.
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Dec. 15, 2012
Egyptian men vote during the country’s constitutional referendum at a polling center in Alexandria.
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Dec. 15, 2012
Egyptian women cast ballots during the country’s constitutional referendum at a polling center in Alexandria.
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Dec. 14, 2012
Soldiers rest in front of the presidential palace, background, in Cairo. Opposing sides in Egypt's political crisis were staging rival rallies on Friday, the final day before voting starts on a contentious draft constitution that has plunged the country into turmoil and deeply divided the nation.
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Dec. 14, 2012
A general view of anti-Mursi protesters gathering at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Flag-waving supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi staged a final rally Friday on the eve of a divisive referendum on a new constitution.
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Dec. 14, 2012
Protesters pamphlets urging a "no vote" on a constitutional referendum as cars burn during clashes between Morsi supporters and opponents in Alexandria, Egypt.
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Dec. 14, 2012
A man holds up a koran as Morsi supporters and members of the Muslim Brotherhood chant slogans during a rally in Cairo.
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Dec. 14, 2012
A protester shows his chained hands during a demonstration against a constitution in Cairo.
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Dec. 13, 2012
Egyptian Christians gather for a prayer rally ahead of the constitutional referendum at Samaan el-Kharaz Church in Cairo. Egypt's churches called on Christians to gather and hold prayers for Egypt’s future.
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Dec. 13, 2012
Egyptian Christians gather for a prayer rally ahead of the constitutional referendum at Samaan el-Kharaz Church in Cairo.
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Dec. 13, 2012
Soldiers walk past a tank securing the presidential palace in Cairo. Egypt's opposition called on its followers to vote "no" in a crucial referendum on a disputed constitution drafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi.
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Dec. 13, 2012
A protester, with an eye injured during recent clashes, looks on in front of the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 12, 2012
Islamist protesters supporting Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi chant slogans in front of a media complex in Giza, Egypt. The Arabic sign at right reads, "journalist remnants will destroy Egypt."
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Dec. 12, 2012
Family and loved ones of El-Hosseiny Abou-Deif mourn as his body is carried from a morgue in Cairo. The Egyptian journalist, who was hit in the head by a rubber bullet while covering last week's clashes at the presidential palace, was pronounced dead Wednesday after spending a week in a coma.
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Dec. 12, 2012
Islamist supporters of Morsi pray in front of a media complex in Giza, Egypt.
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Dec. 12, 2012
Egyptians shout slogans in support of Morsi outside the Egyptian Embassy in Amman, Jordan. Egyptians abroad went to embassies Wednesday to vote in a referendum on the new constitution that Morsi fast-tracked through an Islamist-led drafting assembly, drawing the ire of the opposition.
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Dec. 12, 2012
Army tanks and riot police are seen outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Egypt's main opposition coalition is expected to attend Wednesday's unity talks called by the army to help end the political crisis.
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Dec. 12, 2012
Riot police stand guard outside the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 11, 2012
An anti-government protester dons chains and a gag during a demonstration outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Thousands descended on the palace Tuesday in the third week of popular protests against Morsi and a controversial draft constitution. Many groups opposed to Morsi claim that the draft constitution undermines numerous political freedoms and human rights.
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Dec. 11, 2012
Anti-government demonstrators chant slogans against Morsi during a protest in front of the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 11, 2012
Anti-government protesters rest during a massive demonstration outside the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 11, 2012
Egyptian riot police protect themselves with shields in front of anti-government graffiti on the presidential palace during a rally in Cairo.
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Dec. 11, 2012
Anti-government protesters climb over a wall constructed by security forces around the presidential palace in Cairo. Protesters forcefully removed portions of the wall to gain access to the area in front of the palace.
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Dec. 11, 2012
Supporters of Morsi perform ablutions before evening prayers at a rally in Cairo. Thousands turned out to express their support for the Islamist president and a controversial draft constitution that is scheduled to be the subject of a referendum Saturday.
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Dec. 11, 2012
A supporter of Morsi holds up a copy of the Koran during a rally in Cairo.
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Dec. 11, 2012
A pro-government demonstrator holds a photo of Morsi at a rally in Cairo.
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Dec. 11, 2012
Female supporters of Morsi rally in Cairo.
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Dec. 11, 2012
Protesters block the gate of a government building near Tahrir Square in Cairo. Nine people were injured Tuesday when gunmen fired at protesters camping in the square, according to witnesses and Egyptian media, as the opposition called for a major demonstration it hopes will force Morsi to postpone a referendum on a new constitution.
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Dec. 10, 2012
An army tank is deployed near the presidential palace in Cairo as opposition supporters and people walk by. Morsi has ordered Egypt's army to "cooperate" with police and given it powers of arrest until the results of a referendum to be held this weekend, according to a decree obtained by AFP.
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Dec. 10, 2012
Soldiers stand guard by an armored vehicle in front of the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 10, 2012
A man writes a message using sand in the street near Cairo’s Tahrir Square. The sign reads, “Down with the supreme leader’s rule.”
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Dec. 9, 2012
Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration in front of the presidential palace in Cairo. Egypt's liberal opposition called for more protests Sunday, seeking to keep up the momentum of its street campaign after the president made a partial concession overnight but refused the opposition’s main demand he rescind a draft constitution going to a referendum Dec. 15. Arabic on the banner, background, reads, “The people want to end the regime.”
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Dec. 9, 2012
Egyptian protesters push army soldiers standing guard in front of the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 9, 2012
Soldiers stand guard on top a tank in front of the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 9, 2012
Morsi supporters and members of the Muslim Brotherhood chant pro-Morsi slogans during a support rally in Cairo’s Rabaa El Adaweya Mosque square.
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Dec. 9, 2012
Riot police walk past an anti-Morsi mural on the wall of the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 9, 2012
Protesters scuffle with army soldiers near the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 9, 2012
An anti-Morsi protester chants slogans on a newly built barrier in front of soldiers guarding outside the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 9, 2012
Protesters stand on top of cement blocks as army soldiers stand guard near the presidential palace in Cairo.
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Dec. 9, 2012
A protester smokes a cigarette outside her tent in Cairo’s Tahrir Square.
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Dec. 8, 2012
Egyptian protesters gather outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Egypt's military warned Saturday of “disastrous consequences” if the crisis that sent tens of thousands of protesters back into the streets is not resolved, signaling the army’s return to an increasingly polarized and violent political scene.
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