Egypt opposition lawyer announces 2018 presidential bid
CAIRO — A prominent Egyptian rights lawyer said Monday he will run for president in next year’s elections. The move is unlikely to seriously challenge the campaign of the incumbent general-turned-president but will test his popularity at a time of deep economic hardships and a relentless crackdown on dissent and Islamic militants. Khaled Ali made the announced to a packed news conference at the headquarters of the opposition al-Dustour party,