Friday, May 9, 2008
USCIRF issues recommendations for Countries of Particular Concern
On May 2, 2008, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom announced its recommendations to the State Department for Countries of Particular Concern for 2008. Egypt is included on the “Watch List” of countries
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Egypt's Baha'is struggle for ID papers-group
You can access this Reuters piece by Cynthia Johnson here
Monday, April 21, 2008
Bahai court ruling yet to be implemented
Daily News Egypt posted an article concerning the January 29 ruling in favor of the Baha'is that has yet to be implemented.
You can access the article here
You can access the article here
Monday, February 11, 2008
Egyptian Court Allows Return to Christianity
In this article published on February 11, 2008, The New York Times makes reference to the January 29 court ruling in favor of the Baha'is:
"On Jan. 29, another ruling by the Court of Administrative Justice prohibited the Egyptian government from withholding official documents to Baha’is. Baha’is, a small religious minority in Egypt, were forced to register as Christians, Muslims or Jews, the only three options approved by the government. Those who refused to accept any of those three were penalized: they could not register their children in school or open a bank account, for example."
You can access the full article here
"On Jan. 29, another ruling by the Court of Administrative Justice prohibited the Egyptian government from withholding official documents to Baha’is. Baha’is, a small religious minority in Egypt, were forced to register as Christians, Muslims or Jews, the only three options approved by the government. Those who refused to accept any of those three were penalized: they could not register their children in school or open a bank account, for example."
You can access the full article here
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Baha’i Faith in Egypt: Families Allowed New ID Cards
Article from the Washington Post: Baha’i Faith in Egypt: Families Allowed New ID Cards
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Egypt: Court Prohibits Withholding Documents from Baha’is
BBSNews, NC, January 30, 2008, Egypt: Court Prohibits Withholding Documents from Baha’is
For Baha’is, court victory in Egypt, ongoing persecution in Iran
Leadership Council for Human Rights puts out a statement: For Baha’is, court victory in Egypt, ongoing persecution in Iran
Groups hail Egyptian religious rights move
United Press International, January 30, 2008, Groups hail Egyptian religious rights move
Egypt: Court Prohibits Withholding Documents from Baha’is
Human Rights Watch statement: Egypt: Court Prohibits Withholding Documents from Baha’is
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Egypt court upholds Baha'i plea in religious freedom cases
CAIRO, 29 January 2008 (BWNS)--In a victory for religious freedom, a lower administrative court here today ruled in favor of two lawsuits that sought to resolve the government's contradictory policy on religious affiliation and identification papers.
Favorable verdict a victory for Baha’is
Daily News Egypt, January 29, 2008, Favorable verdict a victory for Baha’is
Egypt Baha’is win court fight over identity papers
REUTERS, January 29, 2008, Egypt Baha’is win court fight over identity papers
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