Egyptians pack Tahrir for protest and celebration

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Source: Reuters

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's new military rulers, promising to guard against "counter-revolution," faced political pressure on Friday to purge the cabinet of ministers appointed by Hosni Mubarak as thousands of protesters gathered in Cairo.

On the eve of the rally that will also celebrate two weeks since Mubarak's removal, the military, which has promised elections within six months, assured Egyptians there would be "no return to the past" of the Mubarak era.

In a gathering at Tahrir Square, which will also remind the military of the people power that ended Mubarak's 30-year iron rule, activists are urging the military to overhaul the newly appointed cabinet and install a fresh team of technocrats.

"Friday is another day of protest to bring together Egyptians who bravely ousted Mubarak but still struggle as remnants of the old regime try to hang on and ruin the revolution," activist protester Sameha Metwali told Reuters.



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