Egypt - A rally to push Egypt's military
council to hand over power to a government run by the people numbered
into the tens of thousands. In the rally both religious and secular
people joined forces.
Called the “Friday of One Demand”
Egyptians called the protest after the military-backed government
passed a “supra-constitution” that would declare the military the
guardian of "constitutional legitimacy". “Constitutional
Legitimacy” is the suggestion that the armed forces would have the
final word on major policies even after a civilian parliament and
president are elected.
People from a variety of political
groups, such as liberal and conservative Muslims, are trying to
change the law, saying it “will push Egypt toward a more civil,
secular state.” Others however are calling for it to be eradicated
completely.
"My demand is that the ...
document be cancelled. Enough. We are tired now. We thank the army,
but it's time to transfer power and let the parliament start organizing a constitution and get ready for a civilian state,"
he said. "I'm happy that all the coalitions are here
today,” says Yasir Hamida, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Islam fundamentalists are not alone in in their sentiment. They are
joined by liberal and left-leaning groups as well.
The April Sixth Movement known for
their solidarity with labor organizations, joined them in the
protest. They did so in order to end the military trials of
civilians who faced unfair trials that so far resulted in the jailing
of thousands of people.
Even those who aren't politically-inclined joined them. Anan Zuhairi, a doctor, said
"Nothing we revolted for has happened. Emergency law is still
not canceled. People are being taken out of their homes. Our demands
have remained the same except they've become more. We just want
democracy and freedom. The people with opinions are all in prisons."
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