He was arrested following a peaceful protest by Coptic Christians on 9 October, which triggered the most violent action from the military authorities against civilians since the downfall of the Mubarak regime.
A fost arestat în urma unui protest paşnic al creştinilor copţi, pe 9 octombrie, care a provocat cel mai violent act al autorităţilor militare împotriva civililor de la căderea regimului Mubarak.