Mubarak's top security official sentenced to 12 years in prisonMay 5, 2011 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak's top security official was convicted Thursday, May 5, of corruption and money laundering and sentenced to 12 years in prison, AP reports. The conviction of former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly was the first against any of the some two dozen Mubarak-era Cabinet ministers and regime-linked businessmen who have been detained since Mubarak's Feb. 11 ouster. They include a former prime minister, speakers of parliament's two chambers and Mubarak's two sons, all suspected of corruption. Al-Adly is separately facing allegations that he had ordered the deadly use of live ammunition against unarmed protesters during the 18-day uprising that toppled Mubarak. If convicted on that charge, he would face the death penalty. Mubarak himself and one of his two sons, one-time heir apparent Gamal, face the same allegations. The court also fined al-Adly 15 million Egyptian pounds ($2.5 million) and ordered his assets confiscated.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
