Written by Don Byrd
Discouraging news from Egypt as Coptic Christians have removed themselves from the constitutional creation process, citing futility in securing religious freedom rights. The Washington Post reports:
The state news agency MENA reported Monday that the church called its participation “futile” under the current makeup of the panel, dominated by Islamists.
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Some 25 public figures and liberals have pulled out of the body, saying it is fails to represent the country’s diversity and does not have enough constitutional experts.
