Demonstrators at Egypt\'s Tahrir Square Large crowds of Egyptians have started to head towards Tahrir Square on Friday, giving the army a mandate to deal with terrorism and violence in the country. Eyewitnesses told Arab Today that dozens of Egyptians are holding banners saying: \"We give the army a mandate to deal with terrorism and to end it.”
Security forces have surrounded the entrances to the Square, while officials inspect people at several checkpoints around the area.
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim visited the Square early morning to ensure a strong security force was intact.
The ministry\'s official Facebook page said that Ibrahim met with troops in the Square, stressing the need to \"deal firmly\" with any individuals trying to attack the peaceful demonstrations.
A number of protesters are also heading towards Ittihadiya presidential palace holding Egyptian flags and banners in support of General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
Meanwhile, supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi have called for rallies in Cairo.
Morsi supporters are heading to Rabaa el-Adaweya square, the defence ministry headquarters and the Republican Guards headquarters.
They have also announced they will continue their rallies following Friday prayers.
Army forces have secured the above areas and are calling on all protesters to stay peaceful and avoid clashing with troops.