Egyptians gather in Tahrir Square to protest Morsi's power grab Mohamed Morsi, president of Egypt, addresses to the 67th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations on September 26, 2012 in New York City. CAIRO, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Protesters gathered in Tahrir Square Friday, dubbing Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi the "new pharaoh" to denounce his decree granting himself new powers. At least 30 opposition groups gathered in what they are calling "Eyes of Freedom" rallies, a demonstration that had already been planned for Friday, but took on new meaning after Morsi issued a decree Thursday stating that all decisions he has made since taking office are not subject to review or appeal. Mohamed ElBaradei, Nobel Peace Prize laureate who heads the lawyers syndicate and is a key opposition figure, sent out the call for Egyptians to protest Friday, BBC reported. The president "appointed himself Egypt's new pharaoh. A major blow to the revolution that could have dire consequences," ElBaradei wrote on Twitter. Protesters have picked up on the moniker and are referring to Morsi as the "new pharaoh," Ahram Online reported. The total number of protesters in Tahrir Square and throughout Egypt has not been reported, though Ahram Online said two tents -- one for the Constitution Party and the other for the Popular Current -- were set up in Tahrir. Security forces and protesters clashed throughout Thursday night into Friday morning along Mohamed Mahmoud Street in Cairo, near Tahrir Square. "We have had around 20 major injuries last night, all from tear gas," said paramedic Mohamed Hamdi.