Latest in Tag: sectarianism Highlight
Latest in Tag: sectarianism
Op-ed review: national development projects, Palestine & opposition to US, sectarianism & citizenship
Saturday kicked the week off with the inauguration and launch of developmental projects by the armed forces in the Suez Canal, including tunnels and bridges to facilitate access to Sinai. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi attended a ceremony Saturday for the occasion. In the privately-owned Al-Masry Al-Youm, several pieces reflected on the event. Newspaper Chairperson Mohamed …
Al-Azhar rejects accusations of promoting sectarianism
A new social media campaign was launched to support Al-Azhar and stand in solidarity with its leaders
Trial of killer of Coptic alcohol merchant in Alexandria to start in February
The defendant confessed to the murder, saying that he had demanded the merchant cease selling alcohol
Security forces arrest suspect of Coptic alcohol merchant murder
No disputes or relationship between the killer and the merchant, extremism is the motive, says lawyer
MP pushes for law to establish independent anti-discrimination commission
Constitution guarantees equality among citizens; laws yet to be implemented
Sectarianism in Upper Egypt defeats state unity
Ongoing tensions highlight deep-rooted conservatism; informal, temporary solutions over rule of law
Egypt condemns killings in Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Foreign ministry also calls for national consensus in Yemen and stability in the region
NCHR orders investigation into security forces assault on Minya’s Copts
Beheadings in Sinai not looked into, says Egypt’s Copts coalition leader
Journalist sentenced to 5 years in prison for inciting sectarianism
Bishoy Armia charged with “reporting misinformation” and “depicting sectarian oppression”
One police sergeant killed in shooting at church
Interior ministry says two assailants arrested
Fighting lies with lies
False narratives continue to play a dangerous role in the turmoil in Egypt. No group knows that better than the Muslim Brotherhood. Unsubstantiated claims of the group’s role in violence in Sinai and other parts of the country, along with rumours surrounding the Brotherhood’s links to foreign and domestic actors have made their way to …
Investigations into church shooting begin
Political parties and prominent figures strongly condemn an attack on a Christian wedding that left four dead
Minya bishop escapes assassination attempt
Bishop Makarios comes under fire in Minya village on Monday morning
Security forces attempt to restore order in Delga
Dozens have been arrested in the Upper Egypt village
Bartered bride
Philip Whitfield Brave reporting by Hamza Hendawi. His Associated Press copy from Dalga makes your blood boil. Morsi supporters are ethnically cleansing Christians in a town a hop skip and a jump from Tahrir Square. The police stand idly by while 20,000 Christian homes and businesses are torched. An Orthodox priest’s house is burned down. …
Council of Egyptian Churches rejects foreign intervention
A statement from a council comprising of various churches announces support for police and army
What is happening in Egypt?
Vendettas live on in Egypt, writes Sara Abou Bakr
13 arrests for sectarian violence in Beni Suef
Civil society organisations call on parties to condemn incitement to violence
Protect the people first, Dr Beblawi
When there’s sexual harassment or sectarian violence, the police are nowhere to be found, Sara Abou Bakr writes
Sectarian attacks ensue in Upper Egypt
Bishop of Minya and the Maspero Youth Union reject reconciliation meeting
Port Said church attacked
Masked gunmen open fire on a church in Port Said on Monday night
Al-Khasous trial postponed
The sectarian clashes left seven dead
Sectarian clashes in Alexandria leave one dead
Security official says police managed to prevent an attack on a church on Friday night
Rights groups condemn crackdown on university professor
EIPR and AFTE say universities must do more to ensure faculty are safe to express thoughts and opinions
Copts in Egypt: roots of discrimination
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article right here on sectarianism in Egypt. The feedback I got was a wave of phone calls and emails all acknowledging the existence of sectarianism. In fact, there are some who called me and expressed their relief that finally we are talking about our sectarian problems without …
Pope Tawadros: Copts face civil and religious problems
Coptic pope expresses frustration in the face of growing sectarianism
My religion is “none of your business”: Campaigning against division
Following sectarian strife that hit Egypt a few weeks ago, a group of young activists initiated the “none of your business” online campaign against division and sectarianism. The campaign is calling for concealing religious affiliation on national identity cards, stirring controversy and debate in different media outlets. Daily News Egypt speaks to the campaign’s organisers, supporters and opposition.
Pope receives delegation from Al-Azhar
Maspero Youth Union announces plan to march to Shura Council on Friday
OIC fear Myanmar violence may spread
Egypt foreign minister presents four-point plan to help solve crisis in Myanmar
Sectarianism: Egypt’s uncomfortable question
For the past 10 years, Egypt has been reminded at least annually of its sectarian time bomb. If your only source of information were Egyptian media, sectarianism would be the work of a radical few, but never a serious problem inherent within Egyptian Society. But if you take a closer look at the lives of …