Former army Chief of Staff and presidential hopeful Sami Anan was reportedly arrested by Egyptian authorities on Tuesday, according to his lawyer Mahmoud Refaat, who announced the news on his Twitter account. Also, the presidential campaign of Sami Anan announced that it has suspended its activities until further notice, according to the campaign’s official Facebook page. Annan is to be investigated over allegedly committing multiple violations of army regulations by declaring his intention to run in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the General Command of the Armed Forces. The statement asserted that the Armed Forces “will not overlook the blatant legal violations [Anan] has committed, which are a serious breach of the laws of military service.” The statement said Anan had not obtained the necessary permits and endorsements from the army before declaring his intention to run in the elections, requiring him to be investigated over the matter. The retired general was also accused of forgery of official documents with regards to his presidential bid, in an alleged violation of military laws and regulations. The statement went on to say that the video in which Anan declared his intention to…
Presidential Hopeful Anan Arrested, To Be Investigated Over Alleged Violations of Army Rules
January 23, 2018
