And here we all thought that Egypt had long ago banned radical Muslim Brotherhood type brutal sharia blasphemy punishments. Stupid us.
The sentencing of Egyptian ex-Muslim and atheist Sherif Gaber to an additional five years in prison, bringing his total sentence to nine years for merely criticizing Islam, has sparked international outrage and condemnation. Gaber’s “crime” was producing online content that Egyptian authorities deemed insulting to Islam and Allah, as well as “inciting atheism” – acts prohibited under Egypt’s constitution and penal code despite Gaber’s insistence that he never called on others to abandon their faith.
The defiant activist, who has been on the run since his initial arrest in 2018, expressed dismay over the harsh sentence levied for simply expressing his views, raising grave concerns about the state of freedom of expression and human rights in Egypt. Gaber’s plight has reignited fierce debates over blasphemy laws, the treatment of apostates, and the policing of religious criticism in Muslim-majority nations that pay lip service to democratic values while cracking down on dissent.
h/t Mary C
Az gal says
Egypt persecutes its Christians big time. Plus you have to remember that the people voted in Muslim Brotherhood. The army with the support of the US, took control. What Shariah the government doesn’t enforce, the people do. Never think Egypt is not under strict Shariah.
Janet Levy says
Cowardice on your part for deleting truthful, well-documented commentary!
Mary C says
If anyone counts as a refugee, it’s Sherif Gaber!
Steve says
I am surprised they have ex-Moslems living in Egypt. Why not? Anyone with a brain can tell Islam is a massive marketing gimmick posing as a religion. That’s why they need those blasphemy laws.
Ramez Fekry says
https://persecution.exmuslims.org/countries/egypt
Ramez Fekry says
https://persecution.exmuslims.org/cases/islamists-force-students-blasphemy-accusations-against-teacher-dimiana-abdul/
Ramez Fekry says
Hundreds of thousands of Egyptian non-Koranimals have been tortured beyond measure and/or jailed for “insulting Islam and Muslims” (on social media) under that f*cking zebiba-sporting sow with four offspring from his cousin, El-Sissy, since 2013 A.D., including me!
https://www.copticsolidarity.org/2022/06/15/verdict-in-marco-gerges-case-accused-of-contempt-of-religion-is-set-for-sept-12/
Ramez Fekry says
https://persecution.exmuslims.org/cases/activist-a-harkan-and-pregnant-wife-assaulted-brutalized-by-police/
Az gal says
You were jailed & tortured too, Ramez. 😡
Taffy says
And although having a treaty with Israel, Egypt apparently had full knowledge of the many smuggling tunnels (some fit to drive trucks through) between Egypt and Gaza, if not actual participation in the smuggling, and providing Hamas with weapons.
Ramez Fekry says
Gazans are Egyptian Koranimals squatting on Israeli land!