Egyptians vote in referendum to extend President Sisi's rule

Egyptians pass under banners reading in Arabic "Do what is right" and "Participation is your responsibility", urging voters to vote in the referendum on constitutional amendments. [AFP]

Egyptians start voting Saturday in a referendum that aims to cement the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the former coup leader presenting himself as a rock of stability in a turbulent region.

Despite protests from rights groups, the three-day plebiscite is expected to approve sweeping constitutional changes that will extend Sisi's term until at least 2024 in the Arab world's largest state.