Egypt ‘turnout ‘high’ in boycotted referendum - officials

A senior interior ministry official told a private TV channel that turnout in the vote may exceed 55%, Reuters news agency said. He said preliminary results indicated that approval of the constitution may be more than 95%.

However, turnout was reported to be low in Muslim Brotherhood strongholds.

Mr Salib did not give a figure for voter turnout but said results were expected to be announced on Friday. State TV said initial results showed 50% turnout with more than 90% voting yes.

“The turnout will be the highest if compared to past polls,” he was quoted as saying.