Egyptians voting in constitutional referendum

Polling stations have opened in Egypt in the second and final round of a referendum on a new constitution.

The constitution was drafted by an assembly dominated by Islamists and the opposition says it is polarising the country.

Unofficial results from the first round vote last week showed an approval rate for the constitution of 57%.

Analysts expect that the last stage of voting will give another yes vote.

The vote has been staggered because many judges needed to supervise the vote have boycotted the polls to protest against the referendum in sympathy with the opposition.

About half of the 51m eligible voters are covered in each round.

Polls are scheduled to close at 7pm (5pm Irish time), but could be kept open longer as they were last week.

The opposition said voting in the first round was littered with abuses. Officials overseeing the poll said there were no major irregularities.

Liberals, Christians and others quit the drafting assembly, which was dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist allies of President Mohammed Mursi, saying their voices were not being heard.

Television footage showed some early queues at polling stations in areas of the country covered by this stage of the poll.

If the constitution is approved, a parliamentary election will follow in about two months.

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