Thousands of mainly Islamist protesters defy blistering temperatures to gather for weekly prayers in Tahrir - as Egypt's military rulers blame presidential candidates for sowing discord and confusion.<br/> <br />In a strongly worded televison statement, SCAF - the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces - said that premature claims of victory by the candidates were unjustifiable, and had increased division and confusion.<br/> <br />Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsy announced victory within hours of polling ending on Sunday while rival Ahmed Shafik today said he was confident he had won.<br/> <br />The army also rejected calls to rescind last week's dissolution of parliament and an order giving itself more power.<br/> <br />It said those moves were for the good of the country - but many here in Tahrir fear the army is clinging on to power.<br/> <br />This Islamist MP says that SCAF's days are numbered and their decisions void - and that Morsy would be sworn in as president.<br/> <br />Sources in the electoral commission say that preliminary results favoured Morsy but officials are now bogged down in hundreds of complaints and appeals.<br/> <br />They say a final result on Sunday is now likely - but not certain.<br/> <br />Sunita Rappai Reuters
