Hosni Mubarak death confirmed: Former Egyptian President passes away at 91

Former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak dies at the age of 91. His family has confirmed his death. Hosni was former Egyptian military and political leader. He served as the fourth president of Egypt from 1981 to 2011. His rule was a tumultuous time for Egypt. His controversial reign was met by public resistance and a call for democracy. 

The ousted former president of Egypt has been sentenced to three years in prison for charges of embezzlement. 

Reportedly, Mubarak was battling for his life, the former leader had been moved to an ICU where his health continued to deteriorate. His health took a turn for the worse after he was convicted on 2 June of failing to prevent the killings of hundreds of protesters during the uprising that removed him from power last year. They have also said he is suffering from depression.

Top Developments

• The Egyptian Army released a statement commemorating the death of the former president. 
• The family of Hosni Mubarak was seen at Maadi Military Hospital, Mostashfa Al Qouat Al Moussalaha in Egypt.

Hosni Mubarak: A Pharaoh of the modern age?

Hosni Mubarak was one of Egypt's most controversial leaders. It is known that Mubarak ruled Egypt for 30 years until he was ousted following mass protests against his rule in 2011, during the Arab spring.

Mubarak was jailed for years after the uprising but was freed in 2017 after being acquitted of most charges. Mubarak had been charged with conspiring to kill protestors in the final verdict but was acquitted by Egypt's highest appeals court in March 2017. He was originally sentenced to life in prison in 2012 over the deaths of 239 people in protests against his rule.

A separate corruption charge was overturned in January 2015. Before he entered politics, Mubarak was a career officer in the Egyptian Air Force. He served as its commander from 1972 to 1975 and rose to the rank of air chief marshal in 1973. 

On 25 January 2011, public unrest grew against Hosni Mubarak and boiled over into the streets as protests against his regime. Mubarak refused to resign and stated that he would die on Egyptian soil. His remarks were taken as a bluff.

Mubarak conceded to public demand by offering to not seek re-election but asked to be allowed to finish his current term and promised constitutional reform. This compromise was not acceptable for the protestors and violent demonstrations occurred in front of the Presidential Palace. Mubarak resigned soon after. He apparently made no public appearances after his resignation.