CAIRO: The retrial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on charges of conspiracy to kill protesters convened yesterday in the absence of the deposed autocrat, who was missing for security reasons after political violence swept the country.
Mubarak’s two sons, Alaa and Gamal, who are standing trial on corruption charges, were also absent, as was Mubarak’s former interior minister, Habib El Adly. A security official said all were absent for security reasons. It was the first time Mubarak had missed a session in the retrial. The proceedings were adjourned until August 25.
REUTERS
