Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's health deteriorated last night hours after he and his two sons were placed under 15-day detention in an inquiry into violence against protesters. The official news agency reported that the 82-year-old in police custody in a Red Sea resort hospital was in an "unstable" condition after suffering a heart attack while being questioned by prosecutors. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/apr/hosnim.jpg" border="5" /> Hosni Mubarak His two sons, Gamal and Alaa, were transferred late yesterday from Sharm el-Sheikh courthouse to a Cairo prison. Mubarak's "health condition is unstable, and he is under observation", said a hospital source. The former president will turn 83 this May and his overall health profile is frail. In 2004 Mubarak underwent a crucial back surgery in Munich and in 2010 it was announced that he would undergo gallbladder surgery.

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's health deteriorated last night hours after he and his two sons were placed under 15-day detention in an inquiry into violence against protesters.

Mubarak 'unstable' but not 'dying'

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

Home / News / World News / Article / Mubarak 'unstable' but not 'dying'

Mubarak 'unstable' but not 'dying'

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast