Tag:discrimination

In post-Arab Spring Egypt, Muslim attacks on Christians are rising

By Sudarsan Raghavan  - The IndependentA ‘disturbing wave of radicalism’ has deepened sectarian tensions, pitting neighbour against neighbourThe Christian and Muslim villagers grew up together,...

Muslim Aversion to Non-Muslim Rule and the Jakarta Riots

By Mark Durie - The New English Review  (via MEF)Violence between protesters and police in Jakarta broke out Friday night, November 4, 2016, when...

Egypt’s law on building churches dashes Christian hopes for equality

By Heba Fahmy – Middle East EyeThe new law regulating the construction of churches is being called farcical and discriminatory by its criticsAfter 160...

Christian Children Kicked Out of School in Egypt for Refusing to Wear Hijab or Recite Koran

By Alix Culbertson – The Express (UK) -Christian children are being deprived of their education and being ousted from some schools for refusing to...

Campaign Fights against Headscarf in Egypt’s Schools

By POMED -A new campaign by the New Women Foundation (NWF) is calling to ensure schoolgirls are not forced to wear a headscarf as...

President of Cairo University Takes Steps to End Religious Discrimination on Campus

By ICC - Egypt Correspondent -Gaber Nassar, president of Cairo University, has taken action to end religious discrimination at his institution for good. In...

Egypt’s New Chuch Law Discriminates Against Christians. Authorities Fail to Prevent, Punish Violent Attacks

Egypt's New Chuch Law Discriminates Against Christians. Authorities Fail to Prevent, Punish By Human Rights WatchSeptember 15, 2016“Many Egyptians hoped that governments would respect and...

Christians in Egypt: The invisible minority

Christians in Egypt: The invisible minorityBy Nash Naam -Effingham Daily NewsSeptember 2, 2016The magnificent Rio Olympic games ended last week. Some of the shiniest moments...