Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could face the death penalty if proved that he ordered to use violence against demonstrators who managed to end his regime in the riots of 'Arab spring'. So says Al Arabiya, which recalls that repression in the protests killed 385 people, according to some sources, and up to 800, according to others.
The news comes as it was reported that the Egyptian Public Prosecutor had ordered the transfer of Mubarak in the clinic which is located in Sharm el Sheikh to a military hospital in the capital, Cairo. Mubarak and his sons Gamal and Alaa was arrested Wednesday for 15 days within a judicial inquiry into the violent suppression of riots in January and February.
For its part, the government newspaper "Al Ahram", on Friday quoted the president of the court of appeal in Cairo, Zakaria Chalach, which states that Mubarak could be executed if it is recognized guilty. Chakachas indicates that the testimony of former Interior Minister Mubarak Habib Al Adli, also accused of having ordered to shoot protesters, made him an accomplice if it is confirmed: Adli said Mubarak had ordered to use force against demonstrators.
According to state television, quoting an official of the prosecution, the investigation should last at least six months and at least one year trial. 
The news comes as it was reported that the Egyptian Public Prosecutor had ordered the transfer of Mubarak in the clinic which is located in Sharm el Sheikh to a military hospital in the capital, Cairo. Mubarak and his sons Gamal and Alaa was arrested Wednesday for 15 days within a judicial inquiry into the violent suppression of riots in January and February.
For its part, the government newspaper "Al Ahram", on Friday quoted the president of the court of appeal in Cairo, Zakaria Chalach, which states that Mubarak could be executed if it is recognized guilty. Chakachas indicates that the testimony of former Interior Minister Mubarak Habib Al Adli, also accused of having ordered to shoot protesters, made him an accomplice if it is confirmed: Adli said Mubarak had ordered to use force against demonstrators.
According to state television, quoting an official of the prosecution, the investigation should last at least six months and at least one year trial.
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