Egypt’s former president Mubarak has cancer: lawyer

CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak is suffering from cancer, his defense lawyer said on Monday, citing a medical report to assess whether the former leader is fit enough to stand trial. “Mubarak has cancer and this was included in the last medical report,” sai

Egypt’s former president Mubarak has cancer: lawyer

CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak is suffering from cancer, his defense lawyer said on Monday, citing a medical report to assess whether the former leader is fit enough to stand trial.

“Mubarak has cancer and this was included in the last medical report,” said lawyer Farid el-Deeb.

Mubarak was hospitalized in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh after reportedly suffering heart problems during initial questioning. He is due to stand trial on August 3 for the killing of protesters and abuse of power.