Thursday, February 28, 2008

Egypt Bans Human Rights Booklets Distributed In Schools

Via The MEMRI Blog -

Local authorities in Upper Egypt have banned the distribution of educational booklets advocating human rights, stating that they pose a threat to state security.

The booklets were distributed to pupils in Egyptian schools as part of a U.S.-funded initiative implemented by the Arab Organization for Reform.

Source: Al-Mustaqbal, Lebanon, February 27, 2008

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