Mahmoud Refaat, the spokesman of Anan’s campaign said that the former military chief has been arrested. In fact two days after his announcement of his presidential bid in the upcoming elections, Safi Anan has been accused of inciting against the army and forgery and he is being interrogated by the military prosecution. In an audio statement an army spokesman said that Anan announced his candidacy without getting consent from the armed forces and had forged official documents stating that his service with the military had ended. The military has not yet issued an official confirmation of his arrest. The army’s statement ends the Anan’s candidacy.
