The Cairo Criminal Court on Sunday decided to ban media broadcasts of the trial of those accused of organizing attacks on demonstrators in Tahrir Square on 2 February this year.
The mass attacks on peaceful demonstrators made use of thousands of paid thugs, some of whom were riding horses and camels, causing the media to name the attacks the "Battle of the Camel."
The court said the decision was made to ensure justice is served. The judges temporarily adjourned the session until all broadcast equipment was removed from the room.
The trial of 25 figures from the former regime commenced on Sunday amid complaints from reporters and lawyers who were denied access to the courtroom.
Among those being tried are: Safwat al-Sherif, the former secretary general of the now-dissolved National Democratic Party (NDP); Fathi Sorour, the former parliamentary speaker; and businessman Ibrahim Kamel.
According to investigations, Sherif organized pro-Mubarak marches that intentionally clashed with anti-regime protesters during the 25 January revolution.
Investigations also found that Sherif contacted former NDP MPs to request that protesters be dispersed by force, even if this meant they would be killed.
Former Minister of Manpower Aisha Abdel Hady, former MP Mortada Mansour, and former MP and businessman Mohamed Abul Einein are also accused of involvement and were present at the first trial session.
The defendants have so far all denied the charges.
