Egypt's Sheikh Tantawi in a Balancing Act
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Tue, 2008-07-22 06:39 By Bilo
Many were too quick to be critical of Sheikh Muhammad Sayed Tantawi, the head of Al-Azhar, Islam's supreme institution in Cairo. read more »
Many were too quick to be critical of Sheikh Muhammad Sayed Tantawi, the head of Al-Azhar, Islam's supreme institution in Cairo. read more »
Egypt: A “Journalist” Grabbing on Straws in Desperate Attempt to Deny Rights of Baha’is!
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Sat, 2007-11-24 23:49 By Bilo
In an article published today in Egypt's semi-official newspaper Al-Ahram, the writer Muhammad Dunya attempted to refute the recent report that was jointly produced by Human Rights Watch and the Egyptian Initiative read more »
In an article published today in Egypt's semi-official newspaper Al-Ahram, the writer Muhammad Dunya attempted to refute the recent report that was jointly produced by Human Rights Watch and the Egyptian Initiative read more »
Egypt: "Identity Crisis" Entire Film Now Available!
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Tue, 2007-11-20 06:29 By Bilo
The documentary film produced by the independent filmmaker, Mr. Ahmed Ezzat, has been just made public for free viewing in its entirety on an internet site. The 34-minutes film, "Identity Crisis: My Religion or My Country," documents in vivid details the struggle of the Egyptian Baha'is in search for their basic civil rights in their homeland. Mr. Ahmed Ezzat is not a Baha'i. He is an Egyptian human rights activist who has graciously provided this film for public viewing at his own expense and on his own precious time.
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The documentary film produced by the independent filmmaker, Mr. Ahmed Ezzat, has been just made public for free viewing in its entirety on an internet site. The 34-minutes film, "Identity Crisis: My Religion or My Country," documents in vivid details the struggle of the Egyptian Baha'is in search for their basic civil rights in their homeland. Mr. Ahmed Ezzat is not a Baha'i. He is an Egyptian human rights activist who has graciously provided this film for public viewing at his own expense and on his own precious time.
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Egypt: Urgent Press Release by EIPR & Report of Human Rights Watch
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Mon, 2007-11-19 05:40 By Bilo
The following Press Release was just published by the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) regarding the ID card crisis in Egypt. read more »
The following Press Release was just published by the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) regarding the ID card crisis in Egypt. read more »
Extensive Media Coverage on the ID Crisis of Egypt
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Sun, 2007-11-18 01:57 By Bilo
Joe Stork of HRW & Hossam Bahgat of EIPR
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Joe Stork of HRW & Hossam Bahgat of EIPRread more »
Egypt: the Judge Mocks the Baha’is then Delays his Verdict
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Sat, 2007-11-17 17:28 By Bilo
Cairo's Court of Administrative Justice convened today to rule on a number of cases including the most recent two litigations brought by the Egyptian Baha'is in their desperate attempts to obtain their civil rights. read more »
Cairo's Court of Administrative Justice convened today to rule on a number of cases including the most recent two litigations brought by the Egyptian Baha'is in their desperate attempts to obtain their civil rights. read more »
An Egyptian Journalist's View on Tolerance
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Thu, 2007-10-18 01:34 By Bilo
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[Translator’s notes appear in square brackets [ ].]read more »
Last Day for Paper ID Cards in Egypt
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Mon, 2007-10-01 01:24 By Bilo
While many of us enjoy a state of relative ease and security, there is a segment of the Egyptian population that is in state of fear of the unknown as this day ends and the first of October rolls in.
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While many of us enjoy a state of relative ease and security, there is a segment of the Egyptian population that is in state of fear of the unknown as this day ends and the first of October rolls in.read more »
Emerging Egypt’s Official Stand: Grant Baha’is Their Rights
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Sun, 2007-09-23 17:51 By Bilo
Based on recent information in the official Egyptian media outlets, the Baha'is appear to be on their way of being allowed to freely document their religion in official government documents, including ID cards.
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Based on recent information in the official Egyptian media outlets, the Baha'is appear to be on their way of being allowed to freely document their religion in official government documents, including ID cards.read more »
US State Dept Report Condemns Egypt’s Treatment of Baha’is, Christians & Others
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Wed, 2007-09-19 00:00 By Bilo
The US Department of State released today, 14 September 2007, its annual report on International Religious Freedom, which is listed by regions of the globe and individual countries.
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The US Department of State released today, 14 September 2007, its annual report on International Religious Freedom, which is listed by regions of the globe and individual countries.read more »
"Daily News" on Religious Freedom in Egypt
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Tue, 2007-09-18 01:25 By Bilo
Daily News Egypt, distributed by the International Herald Tribune (IHT), published an article yesterday authored by Jonathan Spollen with the headline < read more »
Daily News Egypt, distributed by the International Herald Tribune (IHT), published an article yesterday authored by Jonathan Spollen with the headline < read more »
Yes or NO for Religion on ID Cards: Controversy Continues in Egypt
Baha'i Faith in Egypt & Iran - Fri, 2007-09-14 03:44 By Bilo
Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) met on the 10th of September 2007, to debate the question of religious classification in ID cards. read more »
Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) met on the 10th of September 2007, to debate the question of religious classification in ID cards. read more »
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