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Kuwaiti MP’s call for demolishing churches ignites controversy
World

Kuwaiti MP’s call for demolishing churches ignites controversy

A Kuwaiti MP's proposal to demolish all churches in the country and only allow mosques to be built has sparked…
Brotherhood criticizes SCAF’s treatment of former NDP members
Egypt

Brotherhood criticizes SCAF’s treatment of former NDP members

The Muslim Brotherhood has criticized the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) for its sluggishness in issuing a…
Human rights group had warned military of violence, say legal sources
Egypt

Human rights group had warned military of violence, say legal sources

The Egyptian National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) had warned the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the…
Two detained in Sohag sectarian violence
Egypt

Two detained in Sohag sectarian violence

Egypt's public prosecution decided on Monday to remand two suspects to custody for four days, pending investigations into their involvement…
Bombed Alex church nears restoration, but grievances remain
Egypt

Bombed Alex church nears restoration, but grievances remain

Almost three months have passed since the Church of St. Mark and St. Peter in Alexandria was attacked. Locals claim…
Egypt to introduce law on church construction soon, says NDP
Egypt

Egypt to introduce law on church construction soon, says NDP

The Egyptian government will issue a law exclusively addressing church construction, as distinct from a law for building houses of…
Govt approves construction of disputed Beni Suef church dome
Egypt

Govt approves construction of disputed Beni Suef church dome

 The dispute over Beni Suef's al-Fashn Church came to an end after a technical committee tasked with reviewing the issue…
Construction of unapproved church dome temporarily halted in Beni Suef
Egypt

Construction of unapproved church dome temporarily halted in Beni Suef

Beni Suef Governor Samir Seif al-Yazal has reportedly asked Coptic Bishop Estifanos of the Al-Fashn Church to abide by government-approved…
Minister: Egypt may ease barriers to church building
Egypt

Minister: Egypt may ease barriers to church building

Egypt's government and ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) are considering a set of proposals to better facilitate the construction of…
Prosecution holds hearing for suspects in Coptic unrest
Egypt

Prosecution holds hearing for suspects in Coptic unrest

Giza prosecution services on Sunday held a hearing for the 165 individuals suspected of rioting and assaulting police officers during…
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