Monaco or Gaza? The Economist notes this slice of life from “the world’s largest concentration camp.” In the meantime, Hamas leaders seem increasingly content to enjoy the fruits of splendid isolation. The parliamentary car park, full of rickety bangers when Hamas first took office, now gleams with flash new models hauled through the tunnels under … Continue reading »
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Kuwait’s ruler blocks parliament’s proposal to make all laws comply with Sharia
KUWAIT / REUETRS Kuwait’s ruler has blocked a proposal by 31 of the 50 elected members of parliament to amend the constitution to make all legislation in the Gulf Arab state comply with Islamic law, an MP said on Thursday. The approval of Kuwait’s emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Saba, is needed for any constitutional change. … Continue reading »
Egyptian women’s group take on MP who supports mutilating girls
From Bikya Masr: Azza el-Garf Egypt’s New Women Foundation said they are suing Islamist Parliament member Azza al-Garf over her pro-female genitals mutilation (FGM) statements. The women’s rights foundation sent a letter to the speaker of parliament Saad al-Katatny, informing him of legally going after Garf and asking for his permission to be allowed to … Continue reading »
Kuwaiti parliament approves death penalty for cursing prophet Muhammad
The parliament of Kuwait passed a bill Thursday imposing the death sentence for cursing God or the Prophet Muhammad, Dubai-based news channel Al-Arabiya reported. The bill, which passed with a 41-6 majority, is the first of its kind in the Arab world, according to the report. The bill still needs to be ratified by Kuwait’s … Continue reading »
