The Strong Egypt Party, led by Dr. Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh (‘Abd al-Mun’im Abū Al-Futtūh), former presidential candidate, categorically rejects any assaults or demonstrations in front of churches or mosques. The party announced (August 5) that houses of worship must be appreciated by all Egyptians regardless of their religious or ideological affiliations and must be distanced from any forms of political conflict (‘Ādil al-Darijlī, al-Masrī al-Yawm, Aug. 6). Read original text in Arabic.

Flynne Rushton, Intern