Shia Group Stopped at Egyptian Airport

Egyptian authorities prevented 61 Shia Muslim from entering their country. A group of Shia from Tanzania were traveling to Egypt in order to visit Islamic historical sites in this country. Most or all of the people in the group hold Canadian passport. The authorities did not allow any of the individuals to exit the airport and told them they will be sent back to their country.

Egyptian Shia Muslims have been complaining of anti-Shia activities and this act of Egyptian forces proved their anti-Shia movement. Shia Rights Watch expresses its disappointment and condemns this Shia right violation. The mentioned group had valid visa to enter Egypt and authorities degraded them by such action.

Egypt’s new political movement was carried with the hope of more freedom and democracy, yet Shia Muslims face more violation than before. Last couple years of Egypt history are full of human right, especially Shia rights violations. SRW has repeatedly contacted Egyptian Embassy in US and asked them to investigate the violations but no respond was given.

Egyptian government must stop violations and respect Shia’s right, says SRW.