Thousands of Egyptians protest demanding rapid prosecution of Mubarak-regime officials

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Thousands of Egyptians protest demanding rapid prosecution of Mubarak-regime officials

2011-07-09 01:18:10 GMT+7 (ICT)

CAIRO, EGYPT (BNO NEWS) -- Thousands of Egyptians on Friday staged a nationwide protest demanding the rapid prosecution of Mubarak-regime officials and the fulfillment of the January Revolution promises, the Ahram newspaper reported.

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square in which was one of the biggest demonstrations since the uprisings that forced former President Hosni Mubarak to step down last January.

Tahrir Square, which is considered a symbol of the Egyptian Revolution, witnessed the arrival of demonstrators from various provinces to participate in what was called "Determination Friday."

Tens of tents were set up on Thursday night in Tahrir. So far, no incident has been registered as the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) promised not to disperse protesters through force.

The thousands of demonstrators said that the Revolution will not be over until the Mubarak regime and all of its officials are prosecuted. It was the most organized and ideologically all-encompassing turnout in months.

Ousted President Hosni Mubarak ruled Egypt in a 30-year-long regime which began in 1981. He stepped down earlier this year after weeks of anti-government protests by crowds calling for greater democracy and respect of human rights.

According to Amnesty International, at least 840 people were killed and over 6,000 people were injured in the violent repression that took place during the January uprising.

Mubarak will stand trial for corruption and murder charges on August 3, along his sons, Alaa and Gamal, and businessman Hussein Salem. Some officials have already been convicted, including Rachid Mohamed Rachid, former minister of trade, and Youssef Boutros Ghali, former minister of finance.

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