Egypt releases former chief of staff from jail after a year
General Sami Anan was arrested in January of 2018 after announcing he would challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in the presidential election.
General Sami Anan was arrested in January of 2018 after announcing he would challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in the presidential election.
Lieutenant General Sami Anan detained and accused of breaking the law by running for office.
General Sami Anan, ousted by Islamist President Morsi in 2012, will challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for the presidency.
Report: Egypt is speculating that Morsi’s decision to fire his military elite was due to a planned coup against him.