Egyptian activists threaten civil disobedience in Alexandria

Protesters are demanding Prime Minister Hisham Kandil to step down Alexandria – Haitham Mohammed Egyptian activist groups have threatened further civil disobedience in the coastal city of Alexandria, in fresh protests against the ruling regime led by President Mohammed Morsi. Planned demonstrations could close government buildings, as well as ports, railways and factories.
Activists have renewed calls for Prime Minister Hisham Kandil to stand down, to pave the way for a national salvation government including opposition parties.
A controversial law regulating demonstrations currently passing through the Shura Council, seen by many as a move by the Muslim Brotherhood to quell civil unrest, has come under fire from anti-government protesters.
Egypt’s elusive Black Bloc protest group has meanwhile called on Alexandrian activists and residents to join protests outside the city’s Qaeda Ibrahim Mosque.
Marches convening on government buildings would invite state employees to join the demonstrations, activists said.
"Civil disobedience is a peaceful means of confronting regimes, recognised by democratic governments the world over,” a group statement claimed.