Egypt's military ruler to testify in Mubarak trial
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The judge in the trial of Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday summoned the top members of Egypt's ruling military council to testify in closed sessions, a move Egyptians have eagerly hoped for, expecting the top generals will expose the ousted leader's role in putting down protests against his rule.
Testifying at the landmark trial could give Field Marshal Mohammed Tantawi, who now rules Egypt, a chance to boost his image in the face of growing public criticism that the military remains too close to Mubarak's regime. It also injects new seriousness into a trial that many saw as running aground amid confusion and allegations of perjury. (AP)
