11/12/2012 14:29
Egypt crisis: Cairo braced for rival protests
Egypt's capital Cairo is steeling itself for rival rallies sparked by a referendum on a new constitution ordered by President Mohammed Morsi.
BBC reported that the demonstrations have been called by largely secular opposition groups and Islamists backing Mr Morsi.
At least nine people were hurt early on Tuesday when shots were fired at opposition protesters in central Cairo.
President Morsi has called in the army to maintain security and protect state institutions ahead of Saturday's vote.
He has given the army powers to arrest civilians and has tried to calm public anger by annulling a decree boosting his powers.
But some rulings of the 22 November decree - which stripped the judiciary of any right to challenge his decisions - will stand.
The general prosecutor, who was dismissed, will not be reinstated, and the retrial of former regime officials will go ahead.