CAIRO: Some 300 Egyptian protesters began an open-ended sit-in directly in front of the Egyptian Cabinet building on Friday afternoon, determined to bar newly appointed Prime Minister Kamal Ganzouri from entering and beginning work. Activists told Bikyamasr.com on the scene that they would not “let the military continue” and promised to stay until their demands are met. “We are putting pressure on SCAF,” said ElHamy Shawki, a journalist from al-Alaam al-Youm, who told Bikyamasr.com that he was not present as a reporter, but a concerned Egyptian and activist. The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has taken control of the country since a popular uprising ousted former President Hosni Mubarak in February this year. “It sends a better message than Tahrir, meaning we can take the parliament,” he continued, when asked why they had moved down the road from Cairo's iconic square. “We aren't going to take Tahrir, we are going to take other streets,” he added. A group prayer was held shortly after sunset and the activists chanted “leave, leave” upon the end of the prayer. “Egypt is one and we are coming to the government,” former police officer Mohamed Ali told Bikyamasr.com. BM
