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This document is an editorial from The Washington Post discussing the trial of deposed Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak. It critiques the timing and approach of the interim regime's prosecutions, suggesting they could hinder Egypt's transition to a stable democracy despite acknowledging the valid grounds for proceedings against Mubarak and his associates. The editorial highlights the timeline of events, including the announcement of Mubarak's trial and the convictions of his former ministers.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Hosni Mubarak | deposed Egyptian ruler |
accused of amassing fortune, approving force against demonstrators, and facing trial
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| Mr. Mubarak | former Egyptian ruler |
83 years old, in failing health, family and former ministers also facing legal action
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| energy minister | former minister |
facing a case regarding alleged fraud in gas sales to Israel
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| Mr. Mubarak's sons | sons of Hosni Mubarak |
two of them have been jailed
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| Mr. Mubarak's former ministers | former ministers |
three have already been convicted of crimes
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The Washington Post |
publisher of the editorial
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| Egypt's ruling military council |
made the decision to begin Mubarak's trial, interim regime
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| state prosecutors |
involved in Mubarak's trial
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Timeline (7 events)
18-day revolution
Egypt
Planned opposition gathering
Cairo's Tahrir Square
Arrest and jailing of former officials and Mr. Mubarak's sons
Egypt
Mr. Mubarak's sons
former officials
Trial against energy minister and five associates for alleged fraud in gas sales to Israel
Egypt
energy minister
five associates
Locations (4)
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country undergoing revolution and transition to democracy
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city where Tahrir Square is located
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location of a planned opposition gathering
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involved in alleged fraud in gas sales
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Relationships (3)
The decision by Egypt's ruling military council and state prosecutors to begin a trial of the former strongman on Aug. 3
two of Mr. Mubarak's sons
Three of Mr. Mubarak's former ministers have already been convicted of crimes
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"LET'S STIPULATE: There are very likely good grounds to prosecute deposed Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak."Source
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"The decision by Egypt's ruling military council and state prosecutors to begin a trial of the former strongman on Aug. 3 — before the country holds its first democratic elections — is nevertheless a mistake, one that could push Egypt off the path to establishing a stable democracy and reviving its economy."Source
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Article 2.
The Washington Post
Egypt's revolutionary justice
Editorial
June 4 -- LET'S STIPULATE: There are very likely good grounds to
prosecute deposed Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak. In nearly 30 years
in power, the strongman appears to have amassed a considerable
fortune, including the luxurious beach estate to which he retreated
after his overthrow. More than 800 people were killed during the 18-
day revolution, and prosectors allege that Mr. Mubarak approved
plans to use force against peaceful demonstrators.
The decision by Egypt's ruling military council and state prosecutors
to begin a trial of the former strongman on Aug. 3 — before the
country holds its first democratic elections — is nevertheless a
mistake, one that could push Egypt off the path to establishing a
stable democracy and reviving its economy. Mr. Mubarak, who is 83
and in failing health, is not entitled to impunity; nor are his family
and former ministers. But the approach of the interim regime, which
has jailed dozens of former officials and two of Mr. Mubarak's sons,
is deeply flawed. The trouble starts with the speed and timing of the
prosecutions. Anxious to prevent further mass protests, the interim
military council has appeared to time steps against the former regime
just ahead of threatened demonstrations. The announcement that Mr.
Mubarak would be put on trial came May 24, three days ahead of a
planned opposition gathering in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Three of Mr.
Mubarak's former ministers have already been convicted of crimes,
and other trials are moving forward quickly. There are serious
questions about the evidence in at least one — a case brought against
the energy minister and five associates over alleged fraud in gas sales
to Israel. The legal system handling these cases, oddly, is that of Mr.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029631
Article 2.
The Washington Post
Egypt's revolutionary justice
Editorial
June 4 -- LET'S STIPULATE: There are very likely good grounds to
prosecute deposed Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak. In nearly 30 years
in power, the strongman appears to have amassed a considerable
fortune, including the luxurious beach estate to which he retreated
after his overthrow. More than 800 people were killed during the 18-
day revolution, and prosectors allege that Mr. Mubarak approved
plans to use force against peaceful demonstrators.
The decision by Egypt's ruling military council and state prosecutors
to begin a trial of the former strongman on Aug. 3 — before the
country holds its first democratic elections — is nevertheless a
mistake, one that could push Egypt off the path to establishing a
stable democracy and reviving its economy. Mr. Mubarak, who is 83
and in failing health, is not entitled to impunity; nor are his family
and former ministers. But the approach of the interim regime, which
has jailed dozens of former officials and two of Mr. Mubarak's sons,
is deeply flawed. The trouble starts with the speed and timing of the
prosecutions. Anxious to prevent further mass protests, the interim
military council has appeared to time steps against the former regime
just ahead of threatened demonstrations. The announcement that Mr.
Mubarak would be put on trial came May 24, three days ahead of a
planned opposition gathering in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Three of Mr.
Mubarak's former ministers have already been convicted of crimes,
and other trials are moving forward quickly. There are serious
questions about the evidence in at least one — a case brought against
the energy minister and five associates over alleged fraud in gas sales
to Israel. The legal system handling these cases, oddly, is that of Mr.
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