Protests outside Hosni Mubarak's hospital

Egypt's prosecutor general has ordered the detention of former President Hosni Mubarak, ahead of an investigation into corruption and abuse allegations.

He is said to be in an "unstable condition" in hospital with heart problems. He has been ordered to be detained for 15 days.

Protesters have demanded Mr Mubarak be tried while gathering outside the hospital in Sharm el-Sheikh.

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