El-Adly’s trial, Moussa’s move to run for president welcomed
Published: Feb 27, 2011 20:41 Updated: Feb 27, 2011 20:44
JEDDAH: Egyptian expatriates in the Kingdom have expressed satisfaction over the announcement by Arab League chief Amr Moussa that he would run for president in the next elections and the military council’s decision to try major figures of the previous government including former Interior Minister Habib El-Adly. Once widely feared El-Adly is to appear before a criminal court on March 5 accused of money laundering.
The expats urged the interim government to look into all excesses, especially human rights violations committed by the government of Hosni Mubarak and punish culprits one by one.
Moussa's comments Sunday came a day after a constitutional reform panel appointed by the military rulers recommended far-reaching reforms that relaxed eligibility rules for who qualifies to run for president.
Islam Abu Al-Majd, an Egyptian who works as a salesman, said the trials launched by the military council would play a big role in ending political and financial corruption in the country. He said Moussa would be an excellent choice to be Egypt’s president after this crisis.
Ezz Al-Arab Mahmoud, who works in the real estate business, said he was extremely happy with the trial of El-Adly, who he said had ordered the arrest of many innocent people.
Mahmoud was detained during his college days for taking part in a protest march. “At that time, one police officer told me they would take action following instructions from superiors without caring whether the person is innocent,” he said.
Mahmoud said he had even thought of changing his nationality because of the country’s corrupt politicians and bureaucrats.
Rabie Al-Minshawi, a maintenance worker, said the trial against Mubarak’s men opens a new era in Egypt. Shakir Abdul Aziz, a journalist, said the trial should cover not only embezzlement and financial corruption but also the excesses of his police machinery.
Moussa enjoys wide popularity in Egypt, largely because of his scathing criticism of Israel.
El-Adly would be the first from the previous regime to face trial. He was arrested on Feb. 17, along with Tourism Minister Zoheir Garranah and steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz, a senior member of Mubarak's National Democratic Party.
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MAHMOOD AHMAD
Feb 27, 2011 23:29
Report abuseAMR MOOSA YOU MOST WELCOME.
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SR. MARIAMA MICHELLE BURTON
Feb 28, 2011 13:42
Report abuseI am supportive of Mr. Moussa's candidacy for the Presidency of Egypt because I respect how closely he has worked with the African Union on various issues.
KAAMIL
Feb 28, 2011 19:47
Report abuseMOHAMMED
Feb 28, 2011 21:29
Report abuseLook the history all the new (good) leader became corrupted once came into power. hence can not expect anyone will be good (in the current world) till die. position will change his real face and ambition by outside pressure.
SK
Feb 28, 2011 22:41
Report abuseH.A. AZIZ
Feb 28, 2011 23:40
Report abuseI hope Dr. Muhammed Elbaradie will be the next President of Egypt.
It will be the right person in the right place.
DR MERSAL
Mar 1, 2011 01:35
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