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Interviewed on Public Religious Radio, Sisi Rallies Against ‘Extremism’

A declaration by El-Sisi in January about the need for a "religious revolution" against religious extremism made headlines, some going as far as to...

How Egyptian Christians Survived ISIS Attack in Libya

“They had a lot of weapons,” said Mahrouf, 33, a Muslim construction worker. “They asked if we were Muslim or Christian.   “We told them we...

Thinking Big: Another Egyptian Leader Falls for the False Promise of Grand project

The new city would ease congestion in Cairo, the population of which is expected to more than double to 40m by 2050. Due to...

Create UN Military Unit to Protect Ancient Sites from ISIS, Says Italy

“There should be an international rapid response force to defend monuments and archaeological sites in conflict zones,” he said.   Franceschini was speaking following the partial...

What UN – UPR Recommendations Did Egypt Reject?

Egypt rejected 23 out of 300 recommendations Friday submitted by states during the UN’s Universal Periodical Review on Egypt’s human rights status in November...

ICC Should Prosecute Islamic State for Iraq Genocide, War Crimes: U.N.

Iraqi security forces and affiliated militias "may have committed some war crimes" while battling the insurgency, including killings, torture and abductions, the report said.   "Clearly...

Salafist Leader: Demolition of Churches ‘Not Forbidden’ in Islam

"We agree to building of churches according to the Constitution's articles on building houses of worship and do not take jiziya from Christians (only)...

What Was Pledged at Egypt’s Investment Conference?

At least $18.6 billion of the agreements are going towards engineering, procurement, and construction projects, according to Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab.  Salman added that...

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