Skip to main content

Egypt Breaks Faith On Religious Freedom

The government of President Mohammed Morsi needs to do more to protect religious freedom in Egypt.
Coptic Christians pray during a Coptic Orthodox Easter mass at the main cathedral in Cairo May 4, 2013. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT - Tags: RELIGION) - RTXZAOM

In June 2012, more than 16 months following the Tahrir Square revolution and the end of Hosni Mubarak’s reign, Egypt went to the polls and elected Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi as its new president.

For many, this historic election was a hopeful step toward democracy and respect for human rights. Yet today, one year later, hope is flagging amid woeful neglect of pivotal rights, including religious freedom.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.