Islamism

Islamist leaders reject policemen’s beard-growing movement
Egypt

Islamist leaders reject policemen’s beard-growing movement

Policemen should not be allowed to grow their beards, given the sensitivity of the transitional phase, a Salafi Front spokesperson…
In Alexandria, thousands gather to mark revolution anniversary
Egypt

In Alexandria, thousands gather to mark revolution anniversary

Under a glaring sun, thousands in Alexandria gathered to mark the revolution's one year anniversary on Wednesday. The atmosphere was…
Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion
World

Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion

Western democracies should overcome their aversion to Islamist groups that enjoy popular support in North Africa and the Middle East…
Salafi party opposes coalition with forces who reject Sharia
Egypt

Salafi party opposes coalition with forces who reject Sharia

The Salafi-oriented Nour Party will not form an alliance with secular forces opposed to application of Islamic Sharia law, said…
As Islamists sweep elections, western media softens rhetoric
Egypt

As Islamists sweep elections, western media softens rhetoric

US foreign policy toward Islamist parties in Egypt is shifting, and this shift has become visible in the US media's…
We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party
Egypt

We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party

The Salafi-oriented Nour Party has agreed with the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers to permit all types of tourism, except…
Ansar al-Jihad claims responsibility for pipeline explosions and Eilat attack
Egypt

Ansar al-Jihad claims responsibility for pipeline explosions and Eilat attack

In a statement posted on the internet on Thursday, a group calling itself Ansar al-Jihad in Sinai claimed responsibility for…
Tehran, Tel Aviv issue conflicting statements on fate of Camp David
Egypt

Tehran, Tel Aviv issue conflicting statements on fate of Camp David

Leaders in Iran and Israel have given oposing visions of what Egypt’s recent revolution means for its 32-year-old Camp David…
Whatever happened to our revolution?
Opinion

Whatever happened to our revolution?

Since the first Egyptian uprising succeeded in overthrowing ousted President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, Tahrir Square has never been…
Democracy is heresy, says Salafi Nour Party
Egypt

Democracy is heresy, says Salafi Nour Party

Democracy is heresy because it contradicts the principle of allegiance that was used after the death of prophet Mohamed, whereby…
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