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Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi chant slogans during a protest near the University of Cairo, Giza, Egypt, Friday, July 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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An Egyptian Salafi shouts anti-Mohammed Morsi slogans and holds a copy of the Muslim holy book, the Quran, in support of bearded police officers, who were prevented from carrying out their work in the interior ministry, during a protest in front of the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, June 1, 2013. Source: AP Photo/Amr Nabil
Detention of Salafist leader raises tensions in Egypt
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Salafist leaders in Egypt called for an urgent meeting to discuss the recent escalation of tensions between their followers and the Muslim Brotherhood following the recent detention of a Salafist politician. It will also consider taking legal...Caption:
Jordanian Salafi jihadi leader Abu Sayyaf speaks to his supporters and the media during a demonstration against prolonged detention of the group’s leaders near the prime minister’s office in Amman (REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed)
Jordan’s Salafists threaten Hezbollah
Amman, Asharq Al-Awsat—Muhammad Al-Mawmani, the Jordanian minister of information and communications, said that the Jordanian Armed Forces and border security forces are fully prepared to defend the borders and safeguard the country’s security and stability....Caption:
Egyptian Salafi Muslims chant slogans during a protest in support of the bearded police officers who were prevented from carrying out their work in the interior ministry, in front of Abdeen presidential palace in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Friday, March 1, 2013. Source: AP Photo/Khalil Hamra
Opinion: The Islamist Divide
“If you are fools, try stopping us!” This is the title of a campaign being led by an extremist Islamist group in Tunisia. By “fools,” the group is referring to the Islamist Ennahda party and its government. The paradox is that Ennahda Islamists doubt the presence of...Caption:
Supporters of the Shi’ite al-Houthi rebel group shout slogans during a demonstration in Sanaa. (R)