'Down with military rule': Tens of thousands pack Tahrir Square to protest against army generals and pro-Mubarak election candidates

Egyptian protesters have vented their fury about the country's military rule and the possibility of former Hosni Mubarak cronies winning power.

The country's biggest demonstration in months stepped-up pressure on generals to hand over power and called on anyone linked to Hosni Mubarak not to run in the looming presidential elections.

A crowd of many thousands, made up of Islamists and liberals, highlighted the anger some feel towards the ruling military who they blame for the country's political chaos.

A giant banner unveiled at the demonstration read: 'rejection of military rule.'

Friday's huge demonstration came on the eve of the country's first presidential elections since Hosni Mubarak was ousted more than a year ago.

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