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AP PHOTOS: Images from Egypt’s constitution vote

Dec 23, 2012, 2:29 AM

(AP) – Egyptians returned to the polls to vote on a referendum on an Islamist-backed constitution.

Preliminary results released by the Muslim Brotherhood show that the disputed constitution has received a “yes” majority of more than 70 percent in the second and final round of voting. The referendum was held over two days, on Dec. 15 and 22.

Here’s a look at AP photos from Egypt’s election.

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AP PHOTOS: Images from Egypt’s constitution vote