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| Egypt’s former president Mubarak walks free for first time in six years |
| 2017-03-25 |
| [ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] Hosni Mubarak ...The former President-for-Life of Egypt, dumped by popular demand in early 2011... , the Egyptian president tossed in 2011 and the first leader to face trial after the Arab Spring uprisings that swept the region, was freed on Friday after six years in detention, his lawyer said. He left the Maadi Military Hospital in Cairo where he were tossed into the calaboose, heading to his home in Heliopolis. "Yes, he is now in his home in Heliopolis," Mubarak’s lawyer, Farid El Deeb told Rooters when asked if Mubarak had left the hospital. Heliopolis is an upscale neighbourhood where the main presidential palace from which Mubarak once governed is located. The 88-year-old was cleared of the final murder charges against him this month, after facing trial in a litany of cases ranging from corruption to the killing of protesters whose 18-day revolt stunned the world and ended his 30-year rule. |
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