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Egyptians to march on Liberation Square

Press TV – February 24, 2011

Millions of Egyptians are planning to continue their protests by flooding Cairo’s Liberation square for a demonstration dubbed as ‘cleansing Friday.’

Protesters have planned the rally for this Friday, as they say their demands have not been met, The Associated Press reported.

They want the military council to hand over power to a civilian government, and Prime Minister Ahmad Shafiq’s cabinet to resign.

“We will march in protest to demand the resignation of Shafiq’s government and abolishing emergency law and the trial of Mubarak and his family,” Mohamed Fahmy of the People’s National Movement for Change said.

They are also calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners.

Fear is spreading that Vice President Omar Suleiman — who was the right-hand-man of toppled President Hosni Mubarak — is making the post-revolution decisions for the government. Reports indicate that he is dictating decisions to the military council.

After holding talks last week, activists accused Suleiman of being divisive and have refused to hold further negotiations. The Muslim Brotherhood has also cut contacts.

Suleiman disappeared from the public eye after former President Hosni Mubarak was ousted last month. He was Egypt’s intelligence chief for two decades before being appointed vice-president, maintaining a close relationship with the US and Israel all the while.

February 24, 2011 - Posted by | Aletho News

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