Egyptian President’s Spokesperson Warns Bloggers Not To Fan Sectarian Flames

Posted by Staff on August 18, 2009 |

Egyptian President Hosid Mubarak’s spokesperson Ambassador Soliman Awaad defended the detainment of 3 Egyptian bloggers. One performed acts of violence while the other two established websites attacking Islam and Christianity, a move that Awaad claims could result in sectarian violence.

“This is the only red-line in regard to bloggers: do not fan sectarian strife,” said Awaad. “We don’t want Egypt to suffer from many cases of sectarian strife, be it tribal or religious.” (0:34)

 
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August 18, 2009
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