Egypt held a referendum on Saturday. The referendum was held to approve (or not) the constitutional amendments that had been drawn up by the interim administration.

Daily News Egypt is reporting that the turnout was 41.19 per cent. The ‘yes’ vote was 77.2 per cent. Therefore, the amendments have been approved.

This vote, though still overwhelming, is somewhat reassuring in that there was a significant ‘no’ vote, implying freedom of choice.

The report states that, following the vote, “the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will set Military council will set a timeline for the peaceful transition of power.” Given the constitution will remain semi-presidential following the amendments, the question, for this blog at least, is when the constitution will be activated again? Currently, it remains suspended.