Hosni Mubarak: Egyptians react after court drops murder charges over 2011 killings

An Egyptian court on Saturday dismissed murder charges against former president Hosni Mubarak in connection with the killing of protesters in the 2011 uprising that ended his nearly three-decade reign. The ruling marks another major setback for the young activists who spearheaded the Arab Spring-inspired uprising nearly four years ago - many of whom are now in jail or have withdrawn from politics. It also reinforces the perception that Mubarak's autocratic state remains in place, albeit led by a new president, former military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. On the other hand, Mubarak supporters outside the court cheered after hearing news of the ruling. The verdict concludes Mubarak's retrial along with his two sons, his security chief and six top security commanders, who were all acquitted.