Hundreds of protesters, including Ahly Club Ultras, staged a march from Sayyeda Aisha Square to Tahrir Square on Wednesday night, demanding a swift handover to civilian rule, as called for by various political parties and movements.
The "Second Friday of Anger" and "Rise Up Egypt, the Egyptian Is Hungry" fan pages on Facebook called for the march to demand a quick handover of power to an elected civilian government and president.
The April 6 Youth Movement and the Democratic Front Party announced they would participate in the protest. After arriving in Tahrir Square, the protesters continued their march downtown, passing by the Central Bank of Egypt and returning to the square again.
They chanted "Oh, Minister Essam, we are back to Tahrir," "Tantawi is Mubarak," and "Oh, Tantawi, say the truth. You are a false witness." The Ahly Ultras repeated their songs and slogans.
Passersby welcomed protesters with victory signs and applause once they reached Tahrir, while drivers greeted them by honking their horns. Some car drivers stressed they would participate in next Friday's protest in Tahrir Square dubbed "Go Back to Your Barracks."
The protests come amidst mounting political unrest in the wake of the ruling military council's renewal and expansion of the Emergency Law, pressure on free media and the trial of civilians in military courts.
