Egypt: Lawyer Khaled Ali detained overnight amid crackdown on political opposition figures

May 23, 2017

Prominent lawyer and founder of the Bread and Freedom Party Khaled Ali was questioned by Dokki prosecution on Tuesday and held overnight, pending further investigations into his use of “an indecent hand gesture” after court proceedings over the ceding of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia, his lawyer told Mada Masr.

No formal charges have been brought against Ali at this point, and his lawyers say there is no legal basis for his detention.

A source who spoke to Mada Masr on condition of anonymity said the prosecution refused to present Ali with the evidence against him, and that he responded by using his right to remain silent throughout the investigation.

Ali is being held at Dokki police station and has been refused access to his lawyers, lawyer Sameh Samir said.

Ali’s detention comes amid a wave of over 30 arrests in recent weeks, targeting members of oppositional groups and parties.

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http://www.madamasr.com/en/2017/05/23/news/u/lawyer-khaled-ali-detained-overnight-amid-crackdown-on-political-opposition-figures/

http://www.madamasr.com/en/2017/05/22/feature/politics/arrests-of-political-opposition-continues-former-presidential-candidate-khaled-ali-summoned-for-questioning/

Prominent lawyer Khalid Ali to be investigated for establishing unauthorized political party

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Rights Lawyer and Former Presidential Candidate Khaled Ali Held Overnight Pending Investigations

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-egypt-politics-idUSKBN18J2E8

https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/Egypte-Arrestation-d-un-opposant-ancien-candidat-a-la-presidence–24474193/ (FRANCAIS)

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