The deputy head of the Journalists Syndicate, Mohamed al-Damaty, has called for the transfer of former President Hosni Mubarak to Tora prison hospital and for key figures his regime to be tried publicly.
In statements to Al-Masry Al-Youm, Damaty said that Mubarak, like any ordinary prisoner, should be admitted to the prison hospital if sick and only be transferred to one outside the prison if such action is deemed necessary.
Damaty was part of a delegation dispatched by the Lawyers Syndicate this week to Tora prison, which currently hosts several figures from Mubarak's regime, to ensure that the detainees are not receiving any preferential treatment.
Damaty told Al-Masry Al-Youm that after visiting the prison, he believes there is no reason why Mubarak should not be transferred there.
He said that the prison is secure and that it would be almost impossible for a prisoner to escape or get attacked from outside.
Damaty added that the fact that Mubarak remains in Sharm el-Sheikh is a source of anger for many Egyptians, and causes them to disbelieve assertions that he will be brought to trial.
He called for Mubarak and former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly to stand trial at the Cairo Conference Center in order for everyone to follow the proceedings.
Translated from the Arabic Edition
