Aleteia logoAleteia logoAleteia
Friday 29 March |
Good Friday
Aleteia logo
News
separateurCreated with Sketch.

Former Egyptian President Mubarak to be Released from Jail Soon

mubarak – en

DR

Aleteia - published on 08/19/13

The announcement comes as violence continues throughout the country, with hundreds and possibly thousands dead in just the last few days.

Please consider a gift for Aleteia!
Help us spread the joy of Christ's victory.
Aleteia depends on your support.

Join our Lenten Campaign 2024.

DONATE NOW

It was reported today that an Egyptian court has ordered that former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak be set free from jail. Mubarak is on trial for the killing of hundreds of protesters in 2011. Egyptian law has a two-year limit for holding a person in custody while awaiting a trial and verdict and Mubarak has reached the limit.

“He’ll be out in a couple of days,” said Mubarak’s lawyer, Farid Deeb, according to the LA Times.

According to Fox News, the announcement "stoked fears of even more violent reprisals from the Muslim Brotherhood, whose supporters have clashed with security forces and torched dozens of Coptic churches."

Tags:
Egypt
Support Aleteia!

Enjoying your time on Aleteia?

Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you.

Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reach more than 20 million unique users per month!

Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting and transformative Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more.

Support Aleteia with a gift today!

jour1_V2.gif
Daily prayer
And today we celebrate...




Top 10
See More
Newsletter
Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. Subscribe here.