Question

Why was Egypt’s former president imprisoned after he resigned from office?

Answer 1

Hosni Mubarak was imprisoned after resigning as Egypt's President due to his involvement in ordering violence against protesters during the Arab Spring and for alleged theft of state funds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak was imprisoned after he resigned from office largely due to the Arab Spring protests of 2011 which emerged in reaction to government corruption, the lack of democratic reforms, and political oppression. On February 11, 2011, following massive protests across Egypt, Mubarak announced his resignation. Subsequently, he was put on trial and convicted for his role in ordering government forces to harm and kill protesters during the demonstrations. The outcry for justice from the Egyptian people also included accusations of Mubarak having stolen billions of dollars from the state and depositing them into his own accounts, further adding to the charges against him.

Answer 2

It was President Hosni Mubarak. He became president of Egypt on October 11, 1981 after the assassination of President Anwar Sadat. His ruled Egypt for almost 30 years. His administration was criticized for various crimes such as corruption and human rights abuse. This eventually led to a mass protest against his regime. Despite the promise of constitutional reforms, it was not accepted by the people and Mubarak resigned and escaped only to be placed under house arrest. He was ordered to stand Trial on May 25, 2011 and found guilty of sabotaging the economy on May 28, 2011 by an administrative court in Cairo and was ordered to pay with his assets. He would later be tried for other crimes where some he was convicted while others were dismissed.