religious freedoms
Editor: Charlie Hebdo defends religious freedom
Egypt
January 18, 2015
Editor: Charlie Hebdo defends religious freedom
The chief editor of Charlie Hebdo has defended the satirical magazine's controversial depictions of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed, saying the…
Shura Council requests bearded officers be reinstated
Egypt
March 5, 2013
Shura Council requests bearded officers be reinstated
The Shura Council’s human rights committee asked the Interior Minister to reinstate bearded officers on Tuesday since growing facial hair…
Religion-based parties banned under new Libya law
World
April 25, 2012
Religion-based parties banned under new Libya law
TRIPOLI, Libya — A Libyan government spokesman says authorities have issued a law banning the formation of political parties based…
US rights groups slam Egypt’s military for Maspero violence
Egypt
October 12, 2011
US rights groups slam Egypt’s military for Maspero violence
International rights groups and research centers have condemned the violence that took place in the Maspero area of Cairo on…
Pope Shenouda rejects foreign intervention in Egyptian affairs
Egypt
September 26, 2011
Pope Shenouda rejects foreign intervention in Egyptian affairs
Pope Shenouda III on Monday reiterated his rejection of foreign interference in Egyptian affairs, particularly with regard religious freedoms and…
US religious freedoms report finds support among local activists
Egypt
April 29, 2010
US religious freedoms report finds support among local activists
Egyptian human rights activists are questioning the standards by which the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (CIRF), in its…