04 July 2012

What will the Muslim Brotherhood's election mean for Egypt's women and minorities?

The victory of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt's presidential elections last week has raised serious questions about future political and economic relations between Cairo and the West. Concerns have been raised about the Brotherhood’s commitment to civil and minority rights.

Some in the UK have argued that the Muslim Brotherhood is moving towards the European Christian Democrats mode – socially conservative, with religious roots, but ultimately respectful of other rights. This sounds like wishful thinking. [telegraph.co.uk] Read more