Tag: contempt of religion

Lawsuit accuses feminist Nawal El-Saadawi of ‘contempt of religion’

Writer to change religious texts to stay in line with society’s needs

Adham Youssef Adham Youssef

Freedom of expression: a fundamental human right continues to deteriorate

Freedoms of opinion, press, protest, and creative works oppressed

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Court upholds charges of insulting Islam against writer Fatima Naoot

Naoot receives a reduced suspended sentence of six months

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Egypt needs reform to lift ban on religious diversity: EIPR

Case of Muslim Shi’a sheds light on discrimination, incitement, and violence

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Parliament awaits Al-Azhar, Coptic Church feedback on ‘contempt of religion’ article

The Egyptian government is keen on keeping the article, says member of…

Taha Sakr Taha Sakr

Citizen detained for burning Islamic teachings in front of Al-Azhar

Charges of ‘contempt of religion’ continue despite widespread calls for law to…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Fatima Naoot sentenced to 3 years for ‘insulting Islam’

The writer was charged with contempt of religion

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Journalists, intellectuals demand restrictions on ‘contempt of religion’ charges

Several journalist were sentenced due to religious institutions’ claims

Daily News Egypt Daily News Egypt

Authors claim Al-Azhar, government banned book uncovering institutional violations

Bookstore denies that it ever stocked the essay on the politics of…

Emir Nader Emir Nader

Christian arrested for handing out bibles remains in detention

Ishaq Medhat was arrested in 6th of October City and now faces…

Emir Nader Emir Nader