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Egypt’s opposition urges “no” vote in referendum

By HAMZA HENDAWIMAGGIE MICHAEL
Published December 13, 2012 12:27am ET
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Egypt’s opposition urges “no” vote in referendum
A cleric addresses Islamist protesters supporting Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, seen on poster, during a protest in front of the Media City complex in Giza, Egypt, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Egypt's main opposition alliance called for a "No" vote in the referendum on a disputed constitution rather than a boycott, hours after Islamist President Mohammed Morsi's government forged ahead by starting overseas voting in diplomatic missions for expatriates. The Arabic writing is a verse from the Quran. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) | Hassan Ammar

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s opposition called on its followers Wednesday to vote “no” in a crucial referendum on a disputed constitution drafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohammed Morsi.

The decision came as Morsi’s government forged ahead with its own plan, starting overseas voting in diplomatic missions for expatriates.

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