The April 6 Movement slammed Hosni Mubarak’s attempt to deny accusations of illegal profiteering, saying his Sunday speech was quite similar to those of Osama Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahri, Al-Qaeda head and number two man, respectively.
In a short recorded exclusive speech to Al-Arabia TV the Egyptian deposed president broke his silence after reclusion by claiming that he and his family members have had been wrongly accused of abusing their power to accumulate assets all over the world.
Mubarak’s words didn’t go down well at all as many opposition parties and pro-revolution coalitions disparaged him and stressed the importance of trying him as well as his family members.
Among those who criticised Mubarak was the April 6 Movement, who highlighted the resemblance between the former commander-in-chief and Al-Qaeda’s top figures.
“He got back on the scene with a recorded speech, which was pretty similar to those of Al-Qaeda leaders, Osama Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahri,” read a statement emitted by the April 6 Movement.
“But this time he appeared to threaten the honest Egyptians who exposed his corruption and that of his oligarchy and called for their trial.”
“He denied what Switzerland and other countries all around the world had announced that he owns real estate and other assets abroad ... [former first lady] Suzanne Mubarak also boasts secret bank accounts affiliated with the Library of Alexandria and shares in big companies such as Palms Hills. Gamal and Alaa Mubarak were also involved in the gas deal with Israel.”
“Mubarak wanted to come across as an innocent angel who was unfairly treated by his own people. But even if his lies were true, the fact that he’s involved in shooting down protesters doesn’t change.”
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