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Hosni Mubarak, former president of Egypt, dies

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Hosni Mubarak dies, Egyptian president

Dubai - Mubarak ruled Egypt for a period of 30 years.

Published: Wed 26 Feb 2020, 2:01 PM

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Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has died aged 91.

Mubarak ruled Egypt for a period of 30 years before he was forced to step down on February 11, 2011.

Before becoming president, Mubarak was a commander in the Egyptian Air Force from 1972-1975. Mubarak assumed presidency following the assassination of former President Anwar Sadat, whom he served as vice-president.



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