Protests in Cairo
Written on November 26, 2011 – 11:29 am | by admin
Protesters have once again moved into Cairo in an effort to force Military rulers to make the transition to civil leadership. Protestors are frustrated that the military has not already made the transition. In February, Hosni Mubarak was removed from power and the military took over with the promise of handing the government over to the people.
Now nine months later activist are growing impatient with the military’s delay. Many are beginning to believe that the military has no intention of relinquishing total control to civilians. The revolution they have begun appears to be in jeopardy with proposals for constitutional changes that would protect military power.
Demonstrations have been taking place since the fall of Mubarak back in February as protestors rally to maintain control but tensions are growing with the upcoming parliamentary elections. Coupled with the constitutional proposal of the military these two events have now sparked protests that have turned violent. Thousands have poured into Tahrir Square in Cairo to protest military power. The violence between security forces and activists has escalated with the death of 30 people so far.
While the situation does mirror the events that took place back in February with the removal of Mubarak, it appears that the demands of the protestor are more complicated this time around. In addition to their demands for the removal of Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, protestors are demanding a civilian counsel manage the switch of power in Egypt, not the military. Protestors are also seeking to have the date of the presidential election pushed forward.