Former Egyptian armed forces chief of staff General Sami Anan has announced his intention to run in the country’s presidential election in March.

“I call on civilian and military institutions to maintain neutrality towards everyone who had announced their intention to run,” Anan said in a video declaration posted on his official Facebook page.

The third since 2011, the presidential elections will be held on March 26-28, with a run-off vote on April 24-26 if no candidate wins more than 50 percent in the first round. Candidates will register from Jan. 20 to Jan. 29.

Source: BNA