The head of Egypt's Judicial Investigation Commission referred 25 people, including several aides of ousted President Hosni Mubarak, for trial on Thursday for instigating an attack by thousands of thugs on pro-democracy protesters in Tahrir Square on 2 February.
The incident came to be known as the "Battle of the Camel" because at one point in the attack pro-Mubarak thugs made use of horses and camels, charging through the square and assaulting protesters.
Among those sent for trial were Fathi Sorour, former speaker in the lower house of Parliament and Safwat Sherif, former head of Parliament's upper house.
"The [accused] are referred to criminal court on charges of inciting the killing of protesters in the camel event," said Mohamed al-Sabrout, a lawyer handling the case.
