Supporters and opponents of the ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak clashed outside and inside the court building as the trial of the 83-year-old former president continues. Monday’s session was temporarily halted after legal advisers for the opposing parties at the trial started a brawl, local media reported. It is not clear yet whether the trial will resume.Mubarak is charged with corruption and complicity in the killing of protestors during the February uprising that toppled him. Standing in the dock along with him are two of his sons and a senior aide. Four policemen are to testify against Mubarak on Monday.
The session is the third round of court hearings after proceedings were delayed on August 15. The judge banned cameras from the Police Academy building where the hearings are taking place, provoking anger from Mubarak opponents who wanted a swift and open trial.
Source: RussiaToday
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