Egyptian protesters march against Morsi, demand snap election

Hundreds of Egyptians have gathered at Cairo’s iconic Liberation Square to protest against the government of President Mohamed Morsi and demand snap elections.

The angry protesters converged on Friday on the square, which was the focal point of the 2011 uprising against the dictator Hosni Mubarak.

The protest rally, dubbed “Back to Square,” was called by some political movements and liberal parties.

They demonstrators demanded “an early presidential election” and “a unifying Constitution” for Egypt.

Security was reportedly tightened around the presidential Palace and near the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt has witnessed continuing anti-government protests since Morsi took office in June 2012 in landmark elections held following the ouster of Mubarak after 30 years in power.

The opposition groups accuse the government of being dominated by Muslim Brotherhood.

They also accuse the president of deviating from the 2011 revolution. However, Morsi’s supporters believe that he needs time to put into practice the principles of the revolution.