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Editor: Charlie Hebdo defends religious freedom
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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