EGYPT CRITIC HELD FOR POLITICAL BID

CAIRO // A former Egyptian presidential candidate and rights lawyer who challenged handing over islands to Saudi Arabia was detained yesterday on suspicion of illegal political work, a judicial official said. Khaled Ali was summoned by the prosecution for questioning on suspicion of having set up an unregistered political party, the official said. His legal troubles come as opposition groups complain of a crackdown ahead of next year’s presidential election which incumbent Abdel Fattah El Sisi is expected to dominate. – AFP