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Al-Azhar Demands Release of Bangladesh Scholars and Preachers

Egypt’s Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s oldest and most revered seat of learning, urges the Bangladeshi government to stop the anti-Islamist crackdown and release Islamists unjustly tried for political reasons.

Erian: Egypt Will Not Be Iran or Afghanistan

FJP leader Erian assures Egypt will not become like Iran, Afghanistan or Pakistan – with its mainstream tolerant Islam represented in the venerable Azhar mosque and university and its independent

Ghozlan: Muslim Brotherhood Will Not Participate in Friday November 9 Demonstrations

Egypt Muslim Brotherhood announces it will not be joining this Friday’s demonstrations across the country protesting perceived ambiguity of the position of Sharia (Islamic Law) in the new national charter

Muslim Brotherhood Respects Rule of Law, Freedom of Expression

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has affirmed its rejection of Fatwa violence against peaceful demonstrators, calling instead for upholding the country’s rule of law.

Gamal Heshmat: The 2nd Article in Egypt’s Constitution is Supported by Most Egyptians

Freedom and Justice Party’s Dr. Gamal Heshmat exhorts all members of Egypt’s constitution-writing panel to take the middle-ground, show tolerance and understanding, so the panel may complete its mission and

Constituent Assembly Completes Drafting of Article One of Egypt’s New Charter

Just as the constitution-writing assembly shows signs it could diligently finish authoring the country’s most important document, an administrative court decides to bring forward – by two months – the

Morsi to Party Leaders: There is No Place in Modern Egypt for Conflicts or Distrust

Dr. Morsi calls on all citizens, especially political players and stakeholders, to unite, close ranks and work hard to help the homeland complete its comprehensive democratic transformation.

Political Parties and Groups Reach Consensus on Constitution-Writing Panel Composition

After a week-long discussion, political party leaders reach deal for the make-up of the constituent panel tasked with drafting Egypt’s new national charter.

Freedom and Justice Party: Grand Mufti Jerusalem Visit Serious Mistake

What is seen as a free normalization maneuver by a prominent Egyptian official is unequivocally condemned by all political parties, groups and movements, including the powerful Muslim Brotherhood.

Al-Shater in Menoufia: We Stand in Solidarity with the Poor, the Afflicted, the Oppressed, and

Despite doubts surrounding his eligibility to run for office, the Brotherhood chosen candidate for the Egypt’s top post is pursuing his electoral campaign in Menoufia where he urges people to