Egypt media reports the ongoing protests in Tahrir Square and statements by the new chairman of the Lawyers Union Sameh Ashour, who said there is no argument between political forces. This was supported by head of the Muslim Brotherhood's (MB) administrative office Karem Radwan, who said the MB is mediating between the protestors and the Ministry of Interior for them not to go beyond the limits of the square. Youm7: Demonstrators in Tahrir Square continued to protest against chairman of Egypt's ruling military council Hussein Tantawi. He claimed he is responsible for the deaths of over 23 people. The total number of injured reached 446 cases, bringing the number of casualties since the beginning of protests to 1,830. Chancellor Amr Fawzy of the public prosecutor's office ordered reports from the forensic office regarding 13 bodies of demonstrators and nine additional bodies. There are reports from the police regarding how the clashes caused their deaths broke out. The youth of the revolution coalition called for a million-man march today November 22 calling for the dismissal of Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf's government and the formation of a new transitional government. The clashes continued to break out between central security forces and demonstrators; the casualties continue to rise. The new head of the Lawyers Syndicate, Sameh Ashour, gave a statement at a press conference after the announcing the results of the Lawyers Syndicate elections. He vowed to improve the union and declared the syndicate would be impartial and non-partisan. He is willing to reconcile with anybody including the Muslim Brotherhood (MB). Al-Ahram: Chairman of the High Electoral Committee, Chancellor Abdel Moez Ibrahim, said the elections will go ahead despite the events in Tahrir Square. The HEC began to take measures to enable Egyptians abroad to vote in the elections, according to the court ruling but the head of the HEC noted a constitutional amendment is required to continue with elections, issued yesterday November 22. On the other hand, the president of the technical office of the HEC said one single judge will not participate in the elections and everyone on high alert is to implement the tasks entrusted to them for the completion of the electoral process. The MB said it is prepared for all scenarios in the event of postponing the elections, since they will not accept a delay, revealing the head of the MB's administrative office Karim Radwan and the MB is mediating between young protesters and the Ministry of Interior for protestors not to go beyond the limits of Tahrir Square. Al-Masry Al-Youm: A study of U.S. public opinion revealed Egypt's popularity decreased after the January 25 Revolution. The poll, conducted by Gallup for International Affairs revealed Egypt had a 40 percent approval rating as opposed to last year, with a 58 percent approval rating. The study showed 67 percent of U.S. citizens feared the January 25 revolution would lead to negative consequences for the U.S. and its interests in the region. A number of 49 percent of U.S. citizens fear the revolution will lead to the birth of a hostile regime that can threaten the U.S. Their polls show 43 percent of U.S. citizens believe Egypt is not friendly. The study also noted about 62 percent of poll respondents doubt this revolution will help the U.S. in its war against terrorism. Al-Akhbar: Constitutional law expert Tharwat Badawi said the next parliament is unconstitutional, pointing out Egyptians are worried about the control of a certain majority in parliament. They will choose a constitutional committee to the constitution and the two houses will be representatives. Badawi added he is not afraid of the MB's control. He also condemned the military council for claiming to support the revolution then arresting thousands of youth and bringing them to military trials. In another context, he expressed displeasure regarding of the former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, saying no trial of a former president should exceed four months. The former Minister of Youth and Sports Abdel Moneim Emara said Tahrir Square turned into a tool of intimidation and the political elite are trying to push Egyptians to the clash with the army. Al-Shorouq: Egyptian former Minister of Culture Emad Abu Ghazi said his resignation is I”rreversible and has nothing to do with my daughter's arrest." He added if he did not resign, he would have regretted it all his life since he felt he needed to react to the violence occurring in Tahrir Square. He said Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf presented his resignation but was not accepted by Egypt's ruling military council. Political forces and political analysts disagree on whether the elections should continue or be postponed, after the bloody confrontations killed more than 33 people and left hundreds injured. The MB insists on holding elections as scheduled while others feel they must be postponed. Al-Gomhorreya: Assistant Minister of Interior Samy Sidhom said he is following up with 26 security directorates and is working on protecting the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior, nearly stormed by 200 people. The newspaper also revealed the assistants to the Minister of Interior and Defense were in meetings until early Monday November 21 to discuss how to disperse demonstrators from Tahrir Square without causing loss of life. A security source confirmed all the shops in Tahrir Square and surrounding areas were closed in fear of being stormed.
