A referendum closed last Monday in Egypt that is expected to give power to Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi until 2030. Results from the poll will determine some of the extended presidential powers given to Egypt’s leader, which will be announced on April 27th. Pro-Sisi activists were chanting near polling stations and chanting nationalist songs. Egyptian TV stations urged citizens to vote in favor of the reigning president. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
AL-Sisi has great support from many of Egyptians citizens, who would be content if he stayed in power for the following decade. One voter went on to say that Al-Sisi achieved peace and stability through protecting Egypt from the dangers of Islam, unlike ISIS stricken Iraq and Syria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, not all of this support is true to the citizens of Egypt. The government has been accused of bribing citizens to cast their vote in favor of Al-Sisi. During the referendum, citizens awaited government-provided rations outside of Alexandria in return for voting for Al-Sisi. One group that works with the Ministry of Justice reported this but stated they couldn’t interfere with activity outside the polling station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transportation services were also given extra incentive to move people to and from the polling stations. Not only were drivers given about $3.50 USD per voter transported, but each voter received a certain amount of rations. A week before the referendum, one group of workers were promised rations if they voted for the amendments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of Egypts tactics were not as friendly, however. Some shopkeepers reportedly were forced by police to hang pro-Al-Sisi posters in their shops at their own expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Ministry of Interior\u2019s Department for Human Rights stated that there’s no proof that these actions are meant to affect voting outcomes. In just a three days, Egypt will reveal the results from the poll, and the future Presidential term length be determined.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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