Cairo - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has ordered an “independent” probe into the deadly violence in Cairo last week when his supporters clashed with protesters, the official MENA news agency reported on Monday.
Mubarak “has given instructions for the creation of a transparent, independent and impartial investigatory commission (made up) of Egyptian figures known for their honesty and their credibility to investigate the events of last Wednesday,” the agency reported.
The commission will investigate “the terrible and unacceptable violations that made some protesters innocent victims”.
“President Mubarak assured that he shares the pain of all the families of these victims,” the agency said.
Mubarak supporters rushed into Cairo's Tahrir Square last Wednesday while it was occupied by opposition protesters, sparking clashes that left at least 11 dead and nearly 1 000 injured, according to official figures. - Sapa-AFP