Egyptians vote into the night in divisive referendum

                                                         Lyse Doucet reports on the long queues at Egyptian polling stations

 

Voting has been extended by four hours in Egypt's controversial referendum on a new constitution, due to the strength of the turnout.

President Mohammed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood have endorsed the draft document, which may define Egypt for years to come.

Opponents say it is poorly drafted and overly favours Islamists.

The opposition National Salvation Front coalition has accused the Muslim Brotherhood of trying to rig the vote.

However, the ballot, which is staggered over Saturday and a second day of voting in a week's time, appears to be going smoothly.

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