Egyptians protest president's powers - CNN.com Egyptians carry a giant national flag as tens of thousands take part in a mass rally against a decree by President Mohamed Morsy granting himself broad powers on Tuesday, November 27, in Cairo. Activists have been camping out in Tahrir Square since Friday to protest what they consider overreaching powers for the president. Clashes between police and protesting youths erupted near Tahrir Square ahead of the demonstration.