Newsletter Newsletters Events Events Podcasts Videos Africanews
Loader
Advertisement

Mubarak sons released from jail in Egypt pending retrial

Mubarak sons released from jail in Egypt pending retrial
Copyright 
By Euronews
Published on
Share this article Comments
Share this article Close Button

The sons of deposed Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak were freed from jail on Monday, a day after the violent fourth anniversary of the uprising that

ADVERTISEMENT

The sons of deposed Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak were freed from jail on Monday, a day after the violent fourth anniversary of the uprising that ended their father’s long rule.

The release of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, pending their retrial in a corruption case, was ordered by a court last week.

The move could fuel tensions. At least 25 people were reported dead in Egypt on Sunday’s anniversary when anti-government protesters clashed with security forces.

Hosni Mubarak himself is still detained in a military hospital, but judicial sources said he could soon walk free as he currently has no convictions against him.

Go to accessibility shortcuts
Share this article Comments

Read more

Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic? 

German authorities charge Afghan suspect in Munich car ramming attack that killed two

US Treasury sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro's trial