Monday, December 1, 2014

"A Dark Moment in Egypt’s History": Former Dictator Hosni Mubarak Cleared in Death of Protesters

Democracy Now!

"Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was cleared of ordering the killing of hundreds of protesters during the uprising against his regime almost four years ago. The decision, which came on a technicality, means he will walk free after finishing a prison term on corruption charges, possibly within a few months. The court also cleared Mubarak’s former interior minister, Habib al-Adly, and six aides. Several thousand protesters gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Saturday to protest the verdict, leading to a crackdown by state forces in which two people died. We are joined by two guests: In Cairo, Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous; and in New York City,Egyptian journalist and human rights activist Hossam Bahgat....."

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