Monday, June 19, 2006

Egypt's Baha'is: Supreme Court Delays Decision

Egypt's Supreme Administrative Court convened today, 19 June 2006, to hear the Government's appeal of the lower court's ruling that has granted the Baha'is their rights to enter their religion on government issued ID cards and all other official documents. The lower court's ruling was seen to imply the recognition of the Baha'i Faith in Egypt. Five Islamist attorneys urged the Supreme Court today for a quick judgment against the Baha'is. The Government's attorneys, however, have not made their demands known to the court in its highly anticipated session today.

The Supreme Court has, therefore, adjourned without making any decisions regarding the Government's appeal, until it reconvenes again on 16 September 2006.

Egypt's Supreme Court in Cairo

More to come!

4 comments:

  1. The world is watching!!!

    Thank you for doing this website. It's the best way to be informed quickly. Merci pour ce grand service. Best wishes from France.

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  2. The world is watching indeed, and a significant portion of the Egyptian media has been amazingly supportive of the struggle of the Baha'is.

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  3. Alhamdulillahi rabbil alameen!!!!

    Masha Allah...wa Jazak Allah khair for providing such a beautiful service to those whose hearts are commited to the progress of Arab Baha'i's.

    May Allah be pleased with you and wrap you into His eternal presence of peace.

    Allahu Abha

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