The Egyptian opposition to President Mohammed Morsi’s government is urging against voting for a proposed constitution, rather than an outright boycott, the Associated Press reported Wednesday:
The opposition’s decision did not dispel the atmosphere of a nation in crisis, deeply polarized over the referendum that has stoked three weeks of turmoil on the streets. The opposition still plans more protests and the country’s judges are still on strike over a decree by Morsi, since rescinded, that placed him above judicial oversight. And if the referendum passes, there is potential for even greater upheaval.
