AhlulBayt News Agency

source : Press TV
Wednesday

20 July 2011

7:30:00 PM
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Egypt's court ruling sparks clashes

A controversial ruling to keep Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak's name on government buildings has sparked clashes in the capital, Cairo.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Supporters of Mubarak scuffled with opponents near an appeals court which overturned a ruling to remove Mubarak's name from government buildings.

Mubarak is being held for an investigation into the crackdown on protesters during 18 days of anti-regime rallies that toppled him on February 11. He is expected to stand trial in early August

The commission investigating the violence against the protesters says more than 800 demonstrators were killed.

The Mubarak family is facing allegations of corruption as well as the use of violence against protesters.

Egypt's judiciary officials say the former dictator could be executed if found guilty of ordering to shoot anti-government protesters.

Meanwhile, Egypt's new cabinet was sworn in on Thursday despite widespread opposition and a two-week sit-in at the landmark Liberation Square.

Protesters say the reshuffle is not enough to cater for their demands.

Half of the ministers in Prime Minister Essam Sharaf's newly reshuffled cabinet are those who have served under Mubarak's regime.

Experts say Sharaf has limited powers under the military rulers of the country.

The developments come as tensions grow between political activists and the ruling military. The protesters are calling on Field Marshal, and de facto president, Hussein Tantawi to step down.

Following Mubarak's downfall, the military council has taken over in Egypt. Many Egyptians believe the council is trying to derail the revolution.

The demonstrators call for an end to the military council's rule and demand that they go back to their barracks and hand over power to a civilian government.

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