Egypt to arrest U.S.-based Coptic Christians over Mohammad video September 18, 2012 - 19:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Authorities in Cairo have ordered the arrest of seven U.S.-based Egyptian Coptic Christians for their alleged involvement in an anti-Islam video, BBC News reported. The crude production posted on YouTube has sparked violent protests and riots across the Muslim world for its depiction of the Prophet Muhammad. It is unclear who made the film, but it has been linked to an Egyptian Coptic Christian living in the United States. An arrest warrant has also been issued for U.S. Christian pastor Terry Jones. One woman and seven men, including Mr Jones, are accused of "insulting the Islamic religion, insulting the Prophet and inciting sectarian strife", according to the prosecutor's office. It said international police agency Interpol would be notified of the warrants. A request will also be filed with U.S. judicial authorities. The office added that all the accused could face the death penalty if convicted. Partner news  Top stories Amy Elliott, chief administrative officer of the Oklahoma medical examiner's office, said 51 were confirmed dead. An Islamist insurgency, once confined largely to the republic of Chechnya, has spread across the North Caucasus in recent years. Earlier, at least five Azerbaijan soldiers were killed and six seriously injured when their vehicle rammed into a tree and overturned. Among its provisions are bans on child marriage and the traditional practice of selling and buying women to settle disputes.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. report says religious freedom still restricted in Turkey  Despite these provisions, the report noted, the government provides favorable and prejudicial treatment to Sunni Islamic groups.European Commission urges EU-wide exchange of income data “I want to see this principle of automatic exchange become the standard at international level as well,” Barroso said.Cooperation between Armenian, Artsakh police discussed President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met Tuesday, May 21, with Armenian Police chief Vladimir Gasparyan.Russian FM: only parties concerned able to settle Karabakh issue Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov conditioned the complexity of the negotiations by the complexity of the conflict. |
