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11 Killed in Clashes over Egypt Referendum Vote

HeadlineJan 15, 2014

At least 11 people were killed in Egypt on Tuesday as voting opened on a constitutional referendum. Egyptian forces clashed with demonstrators calling for a boycott of the vote and denouncing military rule. More violence has been reported today as the referendum continues for a second and final day. The vote could set the stage for a presidential run by Egypt’s military ruler, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

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