Egypt's military rulers have agreed to form a new government and promise to transfer power to a civilian body by July.

Politicians say the agreement was made during a crisis meeting on Tuesday as tens of thousands of Egyptians protested in the streets against continuing military rule. They say negotiators also agreed to start holding parliamentary elections on November 28th, as scheduled, with a goal of holding a presidential election before the end of June 2012.

Word of the agreement was met with scattered displeasure in the crowd that packed Cairo's Tahrir Square. There are continued calls among protesters to see military rule end immediately.

Egyptian state television says Field Marshal Mohamed Tantawi will address the nation to outline the transition plan.

Tuesday's crowd in Tahrir Square is the largest in four days of protests demanding the country's military rulers cede power to a civilian authority.

Egypt's Health Ministry says at least 29 people have died during the protests in clashes between the security forces and demonstrators. Three people died early Tuesday in the Red Sea port city of Ismailiya.

The demonstrations are the largest to take place in Egypt since protests forced then-president Hosni Mubarak to resign in February.

In an apparent concession to demonstrators, the military council has issued a law that bans anyone convicted of corruption from running for office or holding a government position. The move could restrict members of Mr. Mubarak's former ruling party from competing in the upcoming elections.

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused Egypt's rulers of brutality sometimes exceeding that of Mr. Mubarak. Hundreds have been injured nationwide during the latest unrest.