Here are key events in eight years of turmoil and transition in Egypt, leading up to a national referendum on constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to remain in power until 2030. The military takes over, dissolving parliament and suspending the constitution after the uprising leaves hundreds of protesters dead in clashes with security forces. June 30, 2012: The Muslim Brotherhood's candidate Mohammed Morsi takes office as Egypt's first freely elected president. El-Sissi wins with 96.9 percent of the vote. April 2, 2018: El-Sissi wins a second, four-year term in office, with more than 97% of the vote.

Source: Fox News April 20, 2019 07:30 UTC