Freedom of Expression
Russia’s jailed punk rock band members sent to prison camps
World
October 22, 2012
Russia’s jailed punk rock band members sent to prison camps
Two female members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot convicted of protesting against President Vladimir Putin in a cathedral have…
Okasha found guilty of defaming Morsy, gets four months in prison
Egypt
October 22, 2012
Okasha found guilty of defaming Morsy, gets four months in prison
Tawfiq Okasha was sentenced to four months in prison on Monday for defaming President Mohamed Morsy. The Esna Court in…
Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?
Egypt
October 18, 2012
Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?
Personal freedoms: A disconcerting zone Between the Sharia-related articles and those entitling the state to oversee the upholding of morals,…
Constitution affirms Brotherhood policy to marginalize intellectuals, says Writers Union
Egypt
October 17, 2012
Constitution affirms Brotherhood policy to marginalize intellectuals, says Writers Union
The Writers Union issued a statement on Wednesday criticizing the Muslim Brotherhood for marginalizing intellectuals because the draft of the…
TV host accused of defaming judiciary released on bail
Egypt
October 15, 2012
TV host accused of defaming judiciary released on bail
TV host Reem Maged was released from custody on LE500 bail on Monday. Maged is accused of defaming the judiciary…
Poet denies alleged blasphemy summons
Egypt
October 10, 2012
Poet denies alleged blasphemy summons
Poet Hesham al-Gokh denies media reports that prosecutors summoned him over accusations he insulted Islam in one of his works.…
Poet summoned for interrogation over contempt of religion
Egypt
October 9, 2012
Poet summoned for interrogation over contempt of religion
The New Cairo Prosecutor summoned poet Hisham al-Gokh over a claim filed by a lawyer accusing him of contempt of…
Stop blasphemy trials
Opinion
October 3, 2012
Stop blasphemy trials
Since you cannot call a fire engine to put out a spark, then make the fire bigger and scream out…
Rushdie says writers losing influence in West
Books
October 1, 2012
Rushdie says writers losing influence in West
Salman Rushdie believes literature has lost much of its influence in the West, and movie stars like George Clooney and…