Mubarak trial
20,000 police, 160 tanks to secure Mubarak trial ahead of verdict
Egypt
May 31, 2012
20,000 police, 160 tanks to secure Mubarak trial ahead of verdict
In anticipation of a violent reaction to former President Hosni Mubarak's sentencing, officials unveiled a plan to secure the Saturday…
Parliament human rights delegation inspects Tora Prison
Egypt
March 1, 2012
Parliament human rights delegation inspects Tora Prison
A delegation of eleven MPs from the People's Assembly paid a visit on Thursday to Tora Prison, south of Cairo,…
Saudi ambassador: Aid not conditional on Mubarak trial outcome
Egypt
March 1, 2012
Saudi ambassador: Aid not conditional on Mubarak trial outcome
Saudi Arabia’s aid to Egypt is not conditional on former President Hosni Mubarak's trial verdict, said Saudi Ambassador to Cairo…
Military official: Mubarak is not a part of military
Egypt
February 29, 2012
Military official: Mubarak is not a part of military
The head of Egypt's military judiciary, Adel al-Morsy, said Wednesday that ousted President Mubarak cannot be referred to a military…
Egyptian court rejects lawsuit demanding amnesty for Mubarak and his family
Egypt
February 28, 2012
Egyptian court rejects lawsuit demanding amnesty for Mubarak and his family
The State Council’s Administrative Court on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit calling for a referendum to grant amnesty to former President…
Monday’s papers: Parliament slams Ganzouri address
Egypt
February 27, 2012
Monday’s papers: Parliament slams Ganzouri address
Monday’s papers report negative reactions from Parliament to Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri’s address to the People’s Assembly on Sunday. Otherwise,…
Mubarak trial could be the last for judge before retirement
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Mubarak trial could be the last for judge before retirement
Judicial sources at the Cairo Court of Appeal said that Ahmed Refaat, the head of the North Cairo Criminal Court,…
Thursday’s papers: ‘The beard of strife’ and predictions of Mubarak’s fate
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Thursday’s papers: ‘The beard of strife’ and predictions of Mubarak’s fate
Former President Hosni Mubarak's trial dominates headlines in the local press, with highlights of Wednesday's hearing leading the front pages…
Court to rule in Mubarak trial on 2 June, but defendants can appeal
Egypt
February 22, 2012
Court to rule in Mubarak trial on 2 June, but defendants can appeal
The Mubarak trial was supposed to be a historic moment when a dictator was brought to justice by his long-suffering…
Reports: Mubarak, Adly to comment on murder charges
Egypt
February 22, 2012
Reports: Mubarak, Adly to comment on murder charges
Ousted President Hosni Mubarak and former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly will submit written personal comments to the Cairo Criminal Court…