Showing posts with label tahrir square. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tahrir square. Show all posts

Saturday, 21 April 2012

Both sides unite in protest in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt


Tens of thousands of Egyptians packed Tahrir Square yesterday - islamists and liberals joined forces in protest against the ruling military government. 

The whole spectrum of Egyptian political protesters were collaborating in a protest for real democracy, as the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) is reluctant to give up power. 
 The crowds in Tahrir Square, Cairo are accusing the SCAF of manipulating the upcoming president elections so that they can retain power. 
Despite the fact that parliamentary elections have taken place, Egypt has seen little democratic change... read full article and watch video.

Saturday, 14 April 2012

10,000 Egyptians rally in Cairo — ‘No leftovers from Mubarak!’


Thousands of Egyptians once against took over Tahrir Square yesterday in support of a law to put a 10-year ban on Mubarak supporting officials in office.
Coming just over a month before the Egyptian presidential poll, over 10,000 Egyptians filled Tahrir Square in central Cairo. The rally is being called "Protecting the Revolution" and is the first demonstration to happen in months.
The Islamist-dominated protest is largely aimed against Omar Suleiman. Suleiman was the former intelligence chief in President Mubarak's government and he has recently said that he intends to run for the Presidential seat.
AP quoted a protester saying: “If Omar Suleiman became president, it would turn to a pool of blood, and people would stay in the square for 10 years.” ... read full article and view video.