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Egypt's army has arrested its former chief of staff and presidential hopeful Sami Anan, a top aide from his presidential campaign told media. The Supreme Committee of the Armed Forces (SCAF) in Egypt has accused Anan of committing violations that"warrant official investigation". In a statement released on Tuesday, SCAF said that the 69-year-old, who on Sunday announced his candidacy for the March presidential elections, had forged official documents to end his military service and had not obtained the army's approval to run for the election. Anan had announced his intention to run, two hours after current President Abdel Fattah el Sisi declared his plan to seek a second term. (agencies)
