Non-Violent Action to Anti-Muslim Movie Urged in Egypt
Mufti of the Republic, Ali Gomaa, urged fellow Muslims to exercise restraint and tolerance in light of a U.S.-made film that mocks Islam.
Egyptian protestor sets police car on fire.
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Egypt:
We Will Apply Law to Protect Foreign Property, Embassies - PM
Egypt Online, 21 September 2012
Prime Minister Dr. Hisham Qandil, in a statement issued by the Cabinet on Thursday 20/9/2012, said that the government will apply the law firmly to protect foreign property,… Read more »
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Egypt:
Mufti Urges Muslims to Endure Insults Peacefully
CISA, 21 September 2012
Muslims angered by cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad should follow his example of enduring insults without retaliating, Egypt's highest Islamic legal official said on Thursday… Read more »
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Egypt:
Acting Patriarch - Abuse of Religions Needs Firm Stance
Egypt Online, 22 September 2012
Acting Patriarch Anba Bakhomious reiterated the Coptic Church's rejection of getting its name involved in the issue of the anti-Islam movie that was produced in the United States. Read more »
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Libya:
Controversy and Censorship Over Anti-Islam Film
IFEX, 18 September 2012
The controversy over "The Innocence Of Muslims" rumbles on, with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah calling on supporters to demonstrate throughout Lebanon this week. Read more »
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Egypt:
Yasser Ali - No Presence of U.S. Marines to Protect U.S. Embassy in Cairo
Egypt Online, 17 September 2012
Presidential spokesman Dr. Yasser Ali denied on Sunday 16/9/2012 reports on the presence of US Marines to protect the US embassy in Cairo. Read more »
InFocus
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The ruling Muslim Brotherhood stated that a U.S.-produced film depicting the prophet Muhammed is a hate crime and a failed attempt to promote sectarian strife. Read more »
