Campaigning Continues Ahead of Final Round of Referendum Voting in Egypt
Conflict between opposing factions not expected to be resolved with Saturday's vote
Last-minute campaigning was taking place in Egypt on Friday ahead of the final round of a referendum on a new, Islamist-backed constitution that has plunged the country into crisis.
The draft charter is expected to be adopted in Saturday's plebiscite, following a first-round last weekend that showed 57 percent support, according to unofficial tallies.
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