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Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith

Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith

In 2009, four Baha’i homes were burned down in the Upper Egypt village of Shouraneya, Sohag after a member of…
Tahrir Square against the Constituent Assembly, Brothers stay home

Tahrir Square against the Constituent Assembly, Brothers stay home

Many among the ranks of opposition forces consider the Constituent Assembly to be dominated by Islamists. Far from a reflection…
Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears

Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears

“We will never betray the martyrs’ blood," Muslim Brotherhood member Saad al-Katatny pleged in his first speech after being elected…
Watchdogs: Draft constitution broadens role of monitoring bodies

Watchdogs: Draft constitution broadens role of monitoring bodies

The committee drafting the chapter on monitoring and independent bodies in the Constituent Assembly has almost finalized 16 articles. Allocating…
Junior policemen demand medical care, fair treatment

Junior policemen demand medical care, fair treatment

Approximately 300 policemen from across Egypt protested in front of the Interior Ministry headquarters in Cairo Wednesday. The protesters were…
Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?

Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?

Personal freedoms: A disconcerting zone Between the Sharia-related articles and those entitling the state to oversee the upholding of morals,…
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived

Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived

  When the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces held a ceremony to hand over power to then newly-elected President…
Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes

Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes

The controversial trial of Alber Saber on charges of insulting religion resumed on Wednesday at the New Cairo Court. Saber,…
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms

Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms

Vague terminology continues to plague articles pertaining to media freedom in the draft constitution, despite praise for some clauses deemed…
Judges strike back against media criticism

Judges strike back against media criticism

Prominent media personalities are confronting a backlash after speaking out against Egypt’s judiciary following the acquittal of defendants in the…
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