Latest in Tag: Religious freedom Highlight
Latest in Tag: Religious freedom
Rally at High Court demands equality for Christians, accountability for attacks
Another sectarian incident took place in Minya Thursday, renewing complaints of negligent law enforcement for Copts
Assaults on Copts in Minya continue, demands for state response
Several arrested, but many claim measures taken so far are too weak and ineffective
Religious freedom contributes to better economic outcome: Study
“Religious regulations” negatively affected Egypt’s tourism industry in 2013
Ministry of Endowments voices opposition to Shi’a Ashura celebrations inside mosques
The Muslim holiday is commemorated differently by Sunni and Shi’a communities
US report on status of religious freedom in Egypt
State Department report highlights the main issues threatening religious freedom in Egypt
Egypt among 15 worst violators of religious freedom: report
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom detailed religious freedom violations that continue in Egypt over the past year
Canada fights violations of religious freedom worldwide
Housed in Canada’s foreign affairs ministry, the new office will oppose religious hatred and intolerance and promote pluralism “as a Canadian foreign policy priority,”
No Longer Forgotten
Amid a crackdown on houses of worship, incidents of persecution, accusations of contempt of religion and the rejection of their political party, Egyptian Shi’as are no longer a forgotten community in Egypt. After the 25 January Revolution, Egyptian Shi’as sought to have more freedom in the new era. Hence, they were brought under scrutiny. Daily News Egypt investigates the Egyptian Shi’as file; their quest for more freedom, their attempts to enter the political arena, their demands for the new constitution, and Al-Azhar’s response to their activities