Clashes break out among demonstrators near Tahrir Square

Ahram Online, Friday 24 Aug 2012

Brotherhood supporters attack anti-Morsi protesters in Talaat Harb Street in downtown Cairo

Clashes broke out in in Talaat Harb Street in Cairo's downtown between pro- and anti- Morsi protesters. Reportedly, Brotherhood supporters attacked the anti-Brotherhood protesters.

Controversial anti-revolution television presenter Tawfiq Okasha and former MP Mohamed Abu-Hamed called for mass protests to "end Muslim Brotherhood rule" on Friday 24 August.

The call was at first dismissed as an attempt by former regime loyalist, Okasha, to make a comeback into the public sphere.

However, the call was soon endorsed by groups fearful of Muslim Brotherhood dominance in the country after President Mohamed Morsi, a long-time member of the group, gave himself extraordinary powers and retired Egypt’s military rulers earlier this month. 

More details from Tahrir Square to follow shortly.

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