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714 protests in Egypt in November, Islamists’ revolution and Mubarak verdict major triggers: Democracy Index
Report warns of ‘angry’ movements and ‘violent’ state strategy next 25 January anniversary
Calls for 28 November protest ‘humiliation of Quran’: Mufti
Questioning basics of Islam fuel extremism, say Shawqy Allam
Calls to carry the Quran in Salafi Front protests ‘invitation for strife’: Al-Azhar
Peaceful protesting proved inadequate, says jihadi scholar
Government ready for tough response to Salafi Front ‘Islamic Uprising’
Any threat to police facilities will be met with force and if necessary live rounds, says interior ministry
Salafi Front member reported missing
Group accuses the Ministry of Interior of “kidnapping” its member
Salafi groups divided over calls for ‘Islamic revolution’
Groups dispute “Islamic identity” of country’s constitution
Ministry of Endowments warns against politically-affiliated religious NGOs
The ministry says Al-Azhar to supervise Friday sermons along a common theme
Brotherhood affiliated groups condemn FJP ban
The pro-Morsi Anti-Coup Alliance condemned Sunday the ban on the Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), describing it as an unlawful and void decision. The alliance said in a statement that the ban demonstrates the extent to which the Egyptian judiciary is biased and politicised. Departing from legal process and constitutional …
Salafi, Copt, Al-Azhar leaders call for participation in national referendum
The Salafi Al-Nour Party, Pope Tawadros II, and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar all encourage voting
2013 Winner and Losers
With the year winding down, it’s time to count this year’s winners and losers. Winners: 1) The Nour Party: Hands down 2013’s biggest winner is the Salafi Nour Party. It played its hand perfectly after 30 June, recognising its symbolic importance to the 3 July coalition on both national and international levels. The party managed …
Conflict in the Constituent Assembly
Media interviews with representatives from the 50-member assembly detail that several topics are in heated debate
Constituent Assembly bans formation of political parties on religious grounds
“The committee amended Article 54, which pertains to the establishment of political parties, banning the formation or activities of a party that are based on religious grounds,” Salmawy said.
The Grand Mufti and Al-Nour Party oppose proposed amendments to Sharia-related articles in the constitution
Controversy surrounds the 50-strong constitutional committee as its members discuss amending articles that pertain to Sharia in the suspended 2012 constitution
Political factions air concerns over 50-member constitutional committee
Al-Nour party denies its decision regarding its participation
Al-Nour Party rejects constitution committee
Al-Nour’s Vice president objects to the formation of a legal committee for amending the constitution
Artists still protesting against Minister of Culture
Abdel Aziz: There’s no such thing as spreading Brotherhood ideologies in Egyptian cultural life
Al-Nour Party holds meeting with interior minister
Secretary General Galal Al-Mura says Salafi party is holding meetings with state officials to open channels of communications
Nour Party standoff
High board relieves chairman of duties, he responds by sacking them
El-Nour Party sidelined in cabinet
Second biggest party in the now-dissolved parliament boycotts Qandil’s cabinet