Religious freedom conditions in Egypt are poor. Baha'is, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and other religious minorities are unable to gain official recognition, impairing their ability to participate in civic life. Various forms of discrimination plague Coptic Christians and other religious minorities. State textbooks teach religiously discriminatory content.

Source: Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas, REUTERS / El Ghany

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