Egypt (48th Session)

This report addresses the situation of religious minorities in Egypt, especially Coptic Christians, particularly the impact of laws prohibiting blasphemy and other religious expression on their enjoyment of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression. Furthermore, the report highlights the ongoing barriers to the registration and maintenance of churches, as well as attacks against Christians across the country, including incidents of mob violence targeting places of worship, extremist violence, and the abduction, forced marriage, and forced religious conversion of women and girls.