Editor’s Note: The following report by Safaa Abdoun was published on Daily News Egypt and because of its implications for the entire area, including Iran, it is reposted here. Following years of legal battles and…
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Apostasy and Baha'is as Apostates in Islam
Editor’s Note: This is a translation of an editorial titled “What is apostasy, and are Baha’is apostates?” written by Mohammed Shebl, printed in an Egyptian newspaper “Al Qahirah” (Cairo) on May 5, 2009. The treatment…
Two New Disturbing Reports from Egypt
Editor’s Note: Even though Egypt is not within the scope of reporting of this site, Iran Press Watch decided to publish the following updates due to their significance. 1. April 29, 2009: “The Egyptian Parliament…
Looting of Baha'i homes in Egypt
While the Iranian Baha’is continue to endure gross human rights abuses, another crisis is deepening for the Baha’is in the Middle East. After the recent victory for the Egyptian Baha’is in reinstating their civil rights…
Five-Year Legal Battle Ends in Favor of Egyptians Baha'is
Editor’s Note: Baha’is in Egypt had been involved in a five-year legal battle to regain their civil rights in their country. Iran Press Watch does not intend to cover the persecution of Baha’is in other…