Egypt

Rights Groups Criticize Increasing Arrests in Egypt and Call for Release of Detainees ———————————— Human rights organizations in Egypt have raised concerns over a series of arrests targeting citizens over religious beliefs, social media activity and political expression, calling on…

Rights Groups Follow Developments in Egypt Ashura Detentions Amid Calls to Protect Freedom of Belief ——————————— Human rights organizations are continuing to monitor the case of several Egyptian citizens who were detained during Ashura commemorations on the 10th of Muharram…

Moroccan Civil Activist Receives Suspended Sentence Over Cyber Charges, Sparking Rights Criticism —————————————————— The arrest and trial of civil activists in Morocco have once again drawn attention from rights monitors to the state of human rights and basic freedoms in…

Shia Community in Egypt Condemns Repeated Closure of Shrine of Imam Hussein’s Head, Calls for Respect for Religious Freedoms ———————————————- The Shia community in Egypt has condemned the repeated closure of the shrine of the head of Imam Hussein, peace…

Deadly Shooting at Egypt Bus Station in Assiut Leaves Eight Dead, Five Injured ——————————– A random shooting attack at a busy bus station in the Abnoub district of Assiut Governorate in southern Egypt has resulted in eight fatalities and five…

French cement giant found guilty of financing militant groups, including ISIS —————————————- French cement giant Lafarge has been convicted of financing armed groups, including the so-called Islamic State, during the Syrian civil war, in a landmark ruling highlighting corporate accountability.…

Egypt Faces Unprecedented Poverty as Economic Pressures Mount on Families ———————————— Egypt is experiencing a sharp rise in the cost of essential goods and severe inflation, placing unprecedented economic pressure on families in both urban and rural areas. Reports indicate…

Al-Qarawiyyin University Highlights History of Qur’an Manuscript Tradition in Morocco ———————————- A new academic volume documenting the history and development of the Qur’an manuscript tradition in Morocco has recently been published under the title “The History of the Holy Qur’an…

Anger in France After Publication of Conduct Guide for Muslims Sparks Religious Dignity Concerns —————————————— The release of a book titled “Reconciling Religion and the Republic” has triggered widespread anger and criticism among Muslim communities in France, with opponents describing…

Widespread Religious and Legal Reactions in Egypt After Video Insults Holy Prophet’s Parents ———————————————– A video containing offensive remarks about the parents of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family) has sparked significant religious, social, and…