Armoured vehicles have been deployed around Cairo Cairo – Akram Ali Security was heightened in Cairo on Friday morning as troops and armoured vehicles could be seen on many of the city’s streets and squares after the Muslim Brotherhood called for fresh rallies. In clear defiance of the interim government, Egyptian Islamist vowed it will launch massive protest following Friday prayers after nearly 600 people were killed in a crackdown on their protest camps.
An Arab Today correspondent observed around 20 armoured vehicles at the Mosfata ?Mahmoud Square and it surrounding streets, where marches are expected to begin after Friday prayers.
The Arab Today correspondent also reported seeing military troops supported by forces from the Central security ?position at Tahrir Square in order to prevent the Brotherhood from gathering and launching a new sit-in.
The Pro-Legitimacy National Alliance, who supports the Muslim Brotherhood, called for mass ?marches to be launched immediately after the prayers from 28 mosques in Cairo.?
The Alliance explained that the separate rallies would come together in Ramses square, and called on Egyptians from all over the country to participate in the million man march.
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior has announced that all forces assigned to secure and protect public facilities were provided with necessary weapons and ammunition in order to fend off any ?attacks. ?
The Ministry added that it is fully confident that the security forces are capable of confronting any ?violations and ensuring stability all over the country.