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Non-political groups set to influence Egypt’s parliamentary polls
Egypt

Non-political groups set to influence Egypt’s parliamentary polls

As in previous parliamentary elections, non-political groups will largely determine who the winners will be in Egypt’s parliamentary elections on…
One killed, dozens injured in Cairo confrontation over church building
Egypt

One killed, dozens injured in Cairo confrontation over church building

At least one person was killed and dozens injured on Wednesday when police and Coptic demonstrators clashed over the construction…
One Christian killed after protest over church construction, many injured
Egypt

One Christian killed after protest over church construction, many injured

At least one Egyptian Coptic Christian was killed on Wednesday in clashes between police and more than 2000 Copts over…
Giza Copts demonstrate against restrictions on church building
Egypt

Giza Copts demonstrate against restrictions on church building

Scores of Egyptian Coptic Christians staged demonstrations on Tuesday outside
Church backs NDP candidates in the Brotherhood’s northern stronghold
Egypt

Church backs NDP candidates in the Brotherhood’s northern stronghold

The Coptic Church’s endorsement of some of the ruling National Democratic Party’s parliamentary candidates is a matter of courtesy and…
Al-Azhar chief: Sectarian tension in Egypt founded on ‘rumors’
Egypt

Al-Azhar chief: Sectarian tension in Egypt founded on ‘rumors’

Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb said on Sunday that the existence of sectarian tension in Egypt amounted to nothing…
Rights group calls for parliamentary quota for Coptic Christians
Egypt

Rights group calls for parliamentary quota for Coptic Christians

The Egyptian Union for Human Rights Organization (EUHRO) issued a statement on Sunday calling on the government to reserve a…
Al-Azhar: US, Israel, ignorance behind sectarian tension in Egypt
Egypt

Al-Azhar: US, Israel, ignorance behind sectarian tension in Egypt

The US, Israel and ignorance of religious teachings were the chief reasons behind the recent bout of tension between Egypt's…
Lawsuit demanding oversight of churches referred to State Council
Egypt

Lawsuit demanding oversight of churches referred to State Council

The Administrative Court has referred a lawsuit requesting that churches be subject to oversight by the Central Auditing Organization (CAO)…
Church irked by NDP’s exclusion of Coptic parliamentary nominees
Egypt

Church irked by NDP’s exclusion of Coptic parliamentary nominees

The Coptic Christian community in Alexandria has expressed anger over a decision by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) not…
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