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Arrest of Ahmed Mansour in Damascus: Leader of the January 25 Revolution Movement
Reports emerged today, Wednesday, that Syrian general security forces have arrested Ahmed Mansour, the founder of the "January 25 Revolution Movement," which seeks to overthrow the Egyptian regime, in the city of Damascus.
So far, no official statements confirming the validity of this arrest have been issued, while the movement released a statement holding the "general security forces" responsible for Mansour's disappearance, which has lasted since yesterday.
In its statement, the January 25 Revolution Movement indicated that Ahmed Mansour was scheduled to meet with the head of military operations, Ahmed al-Shara, after receiving an official invitation from Major General Marhib Abu Qasra.
Ahmed Mansour, an Egyptian who participated in battles against the Assad regime in Syria, stirred controversy in his home country after publishing a photo of himself with Egypt’s historical flag, which dates back to before the 1952 revolution, announcing the formation of the "January 25 Revolution Movement" with the aim of overthrowing Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
According to a report by the British website Middle East Eye, Mansour had recently gained prominence after managing to attract followers in his country, following the victories of Syrian revolutionaries against the Assad regime.
The report, prepared by Egyptian journalist Osama Jaweesh, explained that Mansour began fighting alongside the revolutionaries against Bashar al-Assad in 2013, and since the revolutionaries took control of Damascus, he has continued to publish videos calling for el-Sisi to step down after 12 years of his rule.
