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Reports: Mubarak Refusing Food Ahead of Trial

HeadlineJul 28, 2011

Egyptian state media reports ousted president Hosni Mubarak is in an exceedingly weakened state and is refusing to accept food in his hospital detention. The 83-year-old is set to face charges of ordering the killing of protesters and corruption next week. Mubarak’s health has become the subject of much speculation in Egypt, with many arguing he is using health claims to delay his legal proceedings.

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