Latest in Tag: sectarian strife Highlight
Latest in Tag: sectarian strife
Update: Four Egyptian Shi’as killed by mob in Cairo
A group of Shi’a Muslims was attacked by a hostile mob in a village near Cairo
Suez Canal University criticised for not protecting professor
Political movements and feminist groups announce solidarity with Professor Mona Prince
A polarised media: Religious satellite TV channels
In a deeply polarised media climate, Egyptians must choose between secular or religious satellite TV channels. Religious channels are a widely used source of information for social and personal issues, but have also been accused of broadcasting political agendas, inciting sectarianism, and spreading hate speech. The Daily News Egypt explores the topic of religious TV channels, and speaks to people on both sides of the debate.
Angry mob bars church goers in Beni Suef
Over the past year, an increasing number of sectarian-related incidents of violence have taken place