Castro Praises Egyptian Revolution, Demands Mubarak Return Money to Help Ease Egyptian Poverty

Local Editor

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro praised the Egyptian protesters on Monday and their "defeat of the United States' principal ally in the bosom of Arab countries", in reference to former President Husni Mubarak.

Castro commented in a newspaper column, entitled, "The Revolutionary Rebellion in Egypt", saying, "We support the people of Egypt and their brave fight for political rights and social justice".

The Cuban leader also condemned Washington's policy followed, through looking away while Husni Mubarak mistreated his nation over the years.

On another hand, in a speech broadcasted on the Cuban Television, and posted by the guardian.co.uk, Castro referred to the suspicion that Husni Mubarak has squirreled away a fortune with him when he fled his position as president.

In this regard, Fidel Castro demanded that that money would be given back in order to help ease poverty in Egypt, backing up the Egyptians' demand.