13 April 2011 Last updated at 15:42 ET
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13058855
Egypt's prosecutor general has ordered the detention of former President Hosni Mubarak, ahead of an investigation into corruption and abuse allegations. He is said to be in an "unstable condition" in hospital with heart problems. He has been ordered to be detained for 15 days. His sons Alaa and Gamal have also been detained amid allegations of corruption and violence, police say. Tens of thousands of protesters want the ousted president to be put on trial for the deaths of protesters and alleged abuse of power during his 30-year rule.
The Revolution Youth Coalition, an umbrella group of organisations involved in the protests that led to Mr Mubarak's downfall, said it welcomed the steps to bring Mr Mubarak and his family to justice. The coalition called off its mass protest planned for Friday in Cairo, saying one of its long-standing demands had been met.
Mr Mubarak, along with his sons and their wives, have been banned from leaving the country. The family's assets have been frozen. In a pre-recorded audio message on Sunday, he broke his silence of the last two months to say his reputation and that of his sons had been damaged and he would work to clear their names.
Danbee Paek
Armel 10AM
It's interesting that he broke his silence and wants to clear his sons names. It is inspiring to see the adamant feelings of Egypt towards the investigation of Hosni Mubarak . But we cannot speak too soon, until the investigation has been thoroughly carried out it is hard to say exactly what will happen to the ex-president in the future. I was wondering if any other nations are helping Egypt in the investigation of Mubarak? Because that would no doubt be an important factor in IR and Egypt's future allies, as their stance in world politics has no doubt shifted.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin McDonald
TA: Armel 10am F
I wonder how President Mubarek will be brought to trail for these abuse accusations?
ReplyDeleteAfter all we must take into consideration the discernment of the validity of these crimes, which can argumentatively be held to be legitimate due to time at which they occurred and the rule of law/discretionary powers Mubareks position entailed.
I am however looking forward to seeing the corruption charges that are brought to trail, which will most likely implicate other prominent members of his political cabinet.
Julio Rodriguez
Armels 1pm Friday class.
I am glad to see that he is being brought to justice but I am skeptical that he will be properly punished. Also, I am curious to see how the trials will proceed.
ReplyDeleteJack Azar
Armel 1pm