Egyptian prosecutors formally charged opposition leader Ayman Nour yesterday with forging signatures to secure approval for his political party, referring for trial a case that has drawn international criticism and created friction between Egypt and Washington.
| What, this guy thinks he's a Democrat or something? |
Nour, 40, was ordered to stand trial along with six defendants from his Al Ghad, or Tomorrow Party. After 42 days in prison without charges, Nour — who has declared his intent to run for president in Egypt's first multicandidate presidential elections this fall — was released on bail March 12. Prosecutor-General Maher Abdel Wahed announced the charges and referral for trial at a news conference Tuesday. A trial date has not yet been set. Nour's lawyer, Amir Salem, said a trial won't stop Nour's bid for the presidency. This (the trial) was expected," said Salem. They will not arrest him, he will be able to carry on with nominating himself as long as the verdict is not issued."
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