Official referendum results due in Egypt

An official result is expected in Egypt's referendum on the new constitution.

Unofficial results suggest over 60% of voters have backed the document which is supported by Islamists and President Mohammed Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood organisation.

If the result stands, elections must take place within three months.

In the meantime, legislative powers would remain with President Mursi.

Opposition groups say there have been major irregularities and violations during the referendum process.

A spokesman for the opposition National Salvation Front, Khaled Dawoud said President Mursi had reneged on promises made to unite the country.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian President will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution.

It may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy.

By fast-tracking the constitution through to a referendum that the opposition said was divisive, he may have squandered any chance of building a consensus on tax rises and spending cuts that are essential to rein in a crushing budget deficit.

Unofficial tallies from Mr Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood showed the charter was approved by a 64% majority.

Opponents have said that he lost the vote in much of the capital.

Across the nation he is said to have alienated liberals, Christians and others worried by the text that was drafted by an Islamist-dominated assembly.

Opponents say such divisions will fuel more unrest in a nation whose economy has been pummelled by turbulence since Hosni Mubarak was overthrown almost two years ago.

There are fears that the political turmoil has scared off investors and tourists that are both vital sources of capital.

Without broad support, Mr Mursi's government will find it harder to implement reforms needed to secure a $4.8bn (€3.6bn) loan from the International Monetary Fund.

The Muslim Brotherhood's party, which propelled Mursi to office, may also face a tougher fight in a parliamentary election expected in about two months.

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