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Egyptian Liberals mourn the death of Dr. Nasr Hamed Abu Zeid
Written on 25 Jul, 2010 at 11:18 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Dr. Nasr Hamed Abu Zeid, a prominent Egyptian scholar once accused of apostasy for his contemporary interpretation of Islam, has died on July 5, 2010. He was 66. Officials at the Cairo hospital where Abu Zeid had been receiving treatment... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Niqab Ban Stirs Controversy
Written on 9 Oct, 2009 at 1:44 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
The Niqab (or face cover) is making the headlines again after the head of Al Azhar and Egypt's Imam, Sheikh Mohammed Tantawi asked a young girl to uncover her face while he was inspecting an Azhar school in Cairo.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Bloggers Rally Against Sexual Predators
Written on 13 Feb, 2009 at 20:04 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Asser Yasser is an Egyptian female blogger who recently moved to Mokattam area with her family. Her maid complained of how she got harassed on the street on her way to or from Asser's home. Her 15 year old niece... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Sexual Harassment Victim Stabbed to Death
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 2:52 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
I received an invitation to join a group named “Dr. Shaimaa Fouad … May you rest in Peace.” I did not know her and I wondered why anyone would invite me to such a group. Little did I know! Dr.... (Continue reading)
