Egypt anti-military protesters fill Tahrir Square

Tens of thousands of protesters have filled Cairo’s Tahrir Square to denounce a move by Egypt’s ruling generals to seize sweeping powers.

Last weekend, the military issued decrees dissolving parliament and claiming all legislative power. Critics and analysts said their actions amounted to a military coup. In a TV statement, the military warned that “any attempt to manipulate” the results of the recent presidential election would not be tolerated. The Supreme Council for the Armed Forces (Scaf) said its decision to issue the decrees was “a must” and the nation was overwhelmed by a state of confusion.