Tag:Egyptian government

Egypt parliament approves new church building lawBy Gamal Essam El-Din, Ahram OnlineAugust 30, 2016After four hours of stormy debate, Egypt’s parliament has approved on...

Egypt’s new law on churches angers Christian criticsBy Associated PressAugust 30, 2016Egypt's lawmakers on Tuesday passed the country's first law spelling out the rules...

After 150-year wait, Parliament passes church construction law in 3 daysBy Mohamed Hamama/Translated by Heba AfifyAugust 31, 2016Parliament has passed a law regulating the...

How far does road to equality stretch for Egypt’s Christians?By Dina Ezzat, Ahram OnlineAugust 24, 2016“I was praying for health and comfort; for my...

Egypt’s Coptic Church rejects amendments to long-awaited church-building lawBy World Watch MonitorAug. 23, 2016The Coptic Orthodox Church has voiced its dismay at amendments to a...

Coptic Solidarity Files Complaints with the IOC and FIFA Regarding Egypt’s Religious Discrimination Against Copts in AthleticsFor Immediate Release(Washington, DC) August 24, 2016Coptic Solidarity...

‘Church Building’ Bill Sparks Dispute Between Coptic Church and Egypt’s GovernmentBy Egyptian StreetsAugust 20, 2016 Egypt’s Orthodox Church released a statement objecting to the...

Authorities keep turning their back on threats facing Egypt’s Copts: Egyptians Against Religious DiscriminationThe NGO staged a protest Saturday demanding that victims of sectarian...