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Charter drafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi wins 63.8 percent of votes in two-round referendum.

Egypt's new constitution, drafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi, has been approved by 63.8 percent of voters in a two-round referendum, the country's top election committee has announced.

The result on Tuesday, which followed votes held on December 15 and on December 22, matched an earlier unofficial tally given by Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood.

"We have seriously investigated all the complaints," Samir Abu al-Matti, of the Supreme Election Committee, told a news conference. The final official turnout was 32.9 percent of the country's 52 million eligible voters.

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Egypt's new constitution approved in referendum -- The Guardian
Egypt approves new constitution drafted by Mursi allies -- Reuters
Egyptian voters back new constitution in referendum -- BBC
Egypt adopts constitution with 64% of votes -- AFP
Egypt's constitution passes -- CNN
New Constitution Approved by 60% of Egyptians - Results -- RIA Novosti
Even in a power base of Egypt's Islamists, rumblings of discontent are heard -- FOX News/AP

My Comment: Only a third of the country's eligible voters voted .... not a singing endorsement in my book. But .... regardless of the low turnout .... this new constitution is now the law of the land in Egypt.