A protester looks on as riot policemen throw stones during clashes (PHOTO: Reuters)
After yesterday — the third straight day of violent protests in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, saw 30 killed and 1,200 wounded – Egypt’s entire interim government resigned:
Tens of thousands of people took to Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square on Monday, many of them calling for a “millionman march” the following day. The rally was the latest link in a four-day effort that began Friday to protest the army’s continued grip on most aspects of Egyptian life.
Egyptians are set to elect a new parliament in a staggered vote that starts November 28, but presidential powers remain with the army until a presidential poll, which may not happen until late 2012 or early 2013. Protesters want a much swifter transition.
Egyptians are worried about violence impacting the upcoming elections – and many observers are concerned over the results of the voting.
Analysts say Islamists could win 40 percent of parliamentary seats, with a big portion going to the Muslim Brotherhood, the most organized Islamist group. Islamists were by far the dominant group at Friday’s mass rally, which drew 50,000 people to Tahrir Square.
What do you think?
5:14 pm
This will not turn out good. Islam does not have Jesus Christ.
2:30 pm
frightening