defamation of religion
Rights watchdog: three blasphemy cases being handled in one week
Egypt
June 6, 2013
Rights watchdog: three blasphemy cases being handled in one week
An Egyptian-based human rights organisation warned Thursday of a continuous deterioration of the status of freedom of belief in the…
Stand-up comedian released after interrogation
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Stand-up comedian released after interrogation
The Public Prosecution on Wednesday released stand-up comedian Ali Kandeel on LE5,000 bail after hearing testimony from him on charges…
‘Innocence of Muslims’ trial adjourned to 25 November
Egypt
October 21, 2012
‘Innocence of Muslims’ trial adjourned to 25 November
The Cairo Criminal Court postponed on Sunday the trial in absentia of eight defendants accused of producing the film…
Students charged with disparaging religion released on bail
Egypt
October 7, 2012
Students charged with disparaging religion released on bail
A court in Sharqiya ordered the release of two students who were detained for four days on charges of blasphemy…
Stop blasphemy trials
Opinion
October 3, 2012
Stop blasphemy trials
Since you cannot call a fire engine to put out a spark, then make the fire bigger and scream out…
Teacher imprisoned for defaming religion
Egypt
September 27, 2012
Teacher imprisoned for defaming religion
A Sohag court on Thursday upheld a teacher’s prison sentence for publishing cartoons defaming the Prophet Mohamed and insulting…