sectarianism

Muslim Brotherhood-Coptic relations: A dubious rapprochement
Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood-Coptic relations: A dubious rapprochement

As the Muslim Brotherhood begins its life as an official political player, it is attempting to revamp its image to…
Q&A with Bahrain Sunni leader: Shias seek to create state loyal to Iran
World

Q&A with Bahrain Sunni leader: Shias seek to create state loyal to Iran

Bahrain's Shias seek the overthrow of the country's Sunni leadership in an effort to create a Shia state loyal to…
Wednesday’s papers: Fears of Salafis and calls to divorce religion from politics
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: Fears of Salafis and calls to divorce religion from politics

Most of Wednesday's Egyptian dailies highlight fears of rising Islamist power following reports of Salafis using violence against those who do…
Pope Shenouda meets church leaders to discuss ‘Salafi threat’
Egypt

Pope Shenouda meets church leaders to discuss ‘Salafi threat’

Coptic Pope Shenouda III met on Monday with a committee of members from the Holy Synod to discuss the growing…
Coptic pope denies discussing meetings between Copts and Muslims
Egypt

Coptic pope denies discussing meetings between Copts and Muslims

Coptic Pope Shenouda III denied media reports that he had discussed an initiative of Mohamed Badie, Supreme Guide of the…
Coptic sources say protests likely to resume
Egypt

Coptic sources say protests likely to resume

Coptic Christians are preparing for renewed protests over what they say is a delay in arrests of people who burned…
Tuesday’s papers: Anxiety of Islamist-takeover grows in wake of referendum
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Anxiety of Islamist-takeover grows in wake of referendum

Tuesday's editorials and columns reflect the anxiety of various journalists and writers about the influence of Islamists, who strongly backed…
Prominent Egypt Salafi proclaims victory for religion in referendum
Egypt

Prominent Egypt Salafi proclaims victory for religion in referendum

One of Egypt’s prominent Salafi sheikhs, Mohamed Hussein Yaqoub, said that religion won in Saturday's referendum on constitutional amendments.
Egypt’s Copts: At a political crossroads
Egypt

Egypt’s Copts: At a political crossroads

As the 25 January revolution continues sending shockwaves across Egypt and signals what could be a thorough remaking  of the…
Ministry calls for speeches on national unity in all mosques
Egypt

Ministry calls for speeches on national unity in all mosques

In an attempt to curtail sectarian violence, the Ministry of Religious Endowments decided to unify Friday’s prayer speech to talk…
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