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Middle East – Mubarak Verdict

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Impunity: exemption from punishment or freedom from the harmful

consequences of an action

Acquittals: a judgment or verdict that a person is not guilty of a criminal charge.

Graft: informal bribery and other corrupt measures pursued for gain in politics or

business.

Gallows:a structure, typically consisting of two uprights and a crosspiece, used

for hanging a person.

Polarised: divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of beliefs

Vocabulary

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Hosni Mubarak

83 year old Egyptian man suffering from stomach

cancer

assumed presidency in 1981

ruled for 30 years

corrupt and unfair ruler

On 2/11/11 he resigned as president

On 8/3/11, he & his 2 sons, Alaa and Gamal went on

trial for charges of corruption & ordering the killing of

protesters

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Why it all started

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Initial protests began, organized by young people facing high unemployment

Clashes grew violent. Mubarak steps down. Army takes power, as the people’s heroes.

Inspired by Tunisia

Mubarak put on trial

Mubarak sentenced to life in prison

Protesters against the verdict - want Mubarak to be sent to the gallows

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Where Is Egypt Headed?