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埃及可能将于2014年1月举行全民公投 A referendum on Egypts amended constitution is likely to take place in January, the interim PM has said. 埃及宪法修正案中规定的全民公投可能将于明年一月份举行。 ? Hazem Beblawi said the referendum would take place in the second half of January - later than expected. ? It is a key first step in the political transition after Islamist President Mohammed Morsi was ousted in July. ? A committee of 50 members, few of whom are Islamists, began work in September on amending the constitution that was pushed through by Mr Morsi.? ? Parliamentary and presidential elections are expected to follow after the constitution is passed.? ? The army had given the committee a 60-day deadline to finish the draft. ? Mr Beblawi called the referendum the most critical moment for Egypt. ? Supporters of Mr Morsi have been protesting against the interim authorities and demanding his reinstatement. ? They refuse to recognise the current government and are expected to campaign against the referendum.