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Topic: Egypt charges 13 with promoting Shiism

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Egypt charges 13 with promoting Shiism
OP - September 03, 2009, 09:21 PM

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Prosecutors accusing Shiite cleric, 12 others group of receiving funds from Iran to promote 'extremist ideas to sow unrest in Egypt'

An Egyptian official says a Shiite cleric and 12 others have been accused of receiving funds from Iran to promoting "extremist" Shiite doctrine in Sunni-dominated Egypt.

Shiites form a small minority in Egypt, where Sunni Islam is the official state religion.

The official said Thursday that prosecutors are accusing the group of insulting Sunni Islam and promoting extremist ideas to sow unrest in Egypt.

He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the case.

The group was detained in June. According to the investigation, the Egyptian Shiite cleric traveled to Iran twice to receive instructions and funding.

Egypt has accused Tehran of meddling in Arab affairs through proxy groups, such as the Lebanese Hezbollah.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3771951,00.html
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Re: Egypt charges 13 with promoting Shiism
Reply #1 - September 03, 2009, 09:25 PM

I can't help but see this as a political statement.

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Re: Egypt charges 13 with promoting Shiism
Reply #2 - September 03, 2009, 09:48 PM

The same as Jordan arresting people last week for the same thing. Politics, looking good and holy to the masses in Ramadan (the masses being Sunnis who hate Shiah or fear them)

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