Thousands of supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi are holding a rally outside Cairo University.The Muslim Brotherhood has called for rallies across Egypt Saturday in support of Morsi and a draft constitution set for a national referendum.
Meanwhile, thousands of protesters continue to demonstrate in Cairo's Tahrir Square for a ninth straight day against the president and the draft constitution.
State courts had joined a strike by members of the national judiciary Friday to protest a decree giving President Morsi extraordinary powers. State court judges announced a suspension of work, except in urgent cases, demanding President Morsi repeal the decree that puts him above judiciary oversight.
Morsi has been waging a battle with Egypt's judges, many of whom are opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood that dominates Egypt's parliament. The president is a former member of the once-banned group.
Meanwhile, thousands of protesters continue to demonstrate in Cairo's Tahrir Square for a ninth straight day against the president and the draft constitution.
State courts had joined a strike by members of the national judiciary Friday to protest a decree giving President Morsi extraordinary powers. State court judges announced a suspension of work, except in urgent cases, demanding President Morsi repeal the decree that puts him above judiciary oversight.
Morsi has been waging a battle with Egypt's judges, many of whom are opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood that dominates Egypt's parliament. The president is a former member of the once-banned group.