We want neither Morsi nor Sisi for Egypt: Protesters

Over thousands of protesters in Cairo are calling for justice to be served against those responsible for the killing of demonstrators in 2011, saying Egypt needs “neither Morsi nor Sisi”, Press TV reports.

Over thousands of protesters gathered in the iconic Tahrir Square on Tuesday to commemorate the death of protesters killed two years ago, during the Egyptian revolution.

During the rally, the protesters called for the punishment of those who were responsible for the 2011 killings, saying the country will never move forward until all those culprits end up in jail.

In 2011, at least 43 people were killed during several days of clashes in the Mohamed Mahmoud Street just off Tahrir square.

The demonstrators also put responsibility for the ongoing violence in the country on the ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and called for reforms to take place. They also demanded for the power of the security forces to be curbed.

“We do not care about Sisi nor Morsi, all we want is justice be opting for all those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the revolution to succeed,” a protester told Press TV.

The protesters also destroyed a monument the military had installed in the landmark square, commemorating those killed during the revolution.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian riot police stormed the Tahrir Square, trying to disperse protesters by firing tear gas and shots.

At least 16 people were injured in the clashes, some with birdshot wounds. One person was reportedly killed during the incident.

Egyptian Politician and Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi was elected as president in June 2012, after the overthrow of former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak. In July 2013, General al-Sisi removed him from power and appointed the head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Adly Mahmoud Mansour, as the new interim president.

Since then the North African country has been the scene of almost daily clashes between supporters and opponent s of the ousted President.

The military-backed interim government has also escalated its crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood Movement by arresting the group’s leader and members, as well as clamping down on pro-Morsi protesters.

Earlier an administrative court in Cairo ordered banning “all activities” by the Muslim Brotherhood as a non-governmental organization (NGO). The court also ordered the seizure of the group’s assets.