Egypt's ex-pres Mubarak dying of cancer

June 21, 2011 12:08

Back in deep, but not dark any more, Africa, news is that Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak has cancer, his defence lawyer has said, citing a medical report to assess whether the former leader is fit to face trial.

"Mubarak has cancer and this was included in the last medical report," said lawyer Farid el-Deeb. Mubarak, 83, was forced from office in February during Egypt's uprising. He is due to stand trial on 3 August over the killing of protesters and abuse of power, charges he denies, reports the Guardian.

He has been detained in hospital in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh since mid-April after officials claimed he had heart problems during initial questioning. The timing of Mubarak's illness means he has been spared jail, fuelling claims that he is receiving special treatment from the Egyptian army, which took power following his ousting.

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