The Egyptian National Council today called on the ruling military council to honor its promise and end the trials of civilians before military tribunals. “Instead of concentrating on nonissues and false crises, the government must focus on the main issue, which is to create a new democratic and fair regime,” read a National Council statement issued today. The Council expressed its concern over the trial of civilians before military tribunals, which continue despite a promise to suspend such trials. “This reminds Egyptians of former President Hosni Mubarak and his regime,” read the statement. The Council asks for an announcement making a clear decision to release all detained citizens and transfer them to civil courts.
