Mubarak Fears Egypt’s Hunger for Justice

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Mubarak Fears Egypt’s Hunger for Justice
July 28, 2011 | Filed under: Egypt | Posted by: MarieC

The tail-end of a dictatorship: Hosni Mubarak is starving. He’s embarked on a hunger strike in jail which has left him weak, even prompting premature rumours of his death. The deposed dictator’s trial is supposed to start next weak, but now it seems as though revolutionaries, activists and civilians may never see justice meted out.

The military is struggling to manage unrest in Egypt. Protesters continue to gather in Tahrir Square, symbolic centre of the revolution, to call for the resignation of the military generals who have been in charge since February and the swift trial of former senior leaders in the Mubarak regime.

Death Penalty

Mubarak could face the death penalty for his role in the deaths of hundreds of protesters during the Arab Spring uprisings.

Protesters labeled “spies” by military head

The protesters in Tahrir Square have been labeled spies by Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, the head of the military junta, who also claimed that they had suspicious motives, and were being influenced by foreign groups.

The Field Marshal’s comments led to violent protests which saw over 300 injured.

“It is possible that there is lack of understanding, that foreign players are pushing the people into inappropriate directions,” Tantawi said, adding that such foreign parties “did not want stability for Egypt.”

Tantawi, who has received the brunt of activists calls for change – including his removal – did not call on his troops to intervene in the civilian battles last weekend.

His comments have stirred up unrest, as Egyptians have begun to believe that the protesters are not acting in Egypt’s best interests, sparking fears that the country may once again experience the chaos of divided interests and violent reprisals.

Daily Press Death Watch

There’s plenty of rage. The fury of Egyptians is mounting as it appears they may be deprived of seeing Mubarak and his two sons going on trial for murder and corruption.

The postponement of the trials is prompting angry remarks that Mubarak is faking it [the infirmity], although, according to news agencies, the ex-dictator is not eating enough to stay alive.

The daily death-watch continues in the Egyptian press- failing the triasl and conviction of the tyrant, Egyptians appear to be living in the hope that he will die an ignominious death: Alone, broke, powerless and far, far away from the life of untouchable luxury he once enjoyed.

•Indicators: Mubarak is supposed to be facing justice for his crimes against humanity
•and corruption.