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Firing of Egyptian Baha'i draws international scrutiny, highlights rights concerns.

Publication: One Country
Publication Date: 01-JAN-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Firing of Egyptian Baha'i draws international scrutiny, highlights rights concerns.(HUMAN RIGHTS)

Article Excerpt
CAIRO---The firing of a young teaching assistant at the German University of Cairo, apparently solely because he is a Baha'i, has drawn concern from German politicians and academics concerned with human rights.

Bassem Wagdi, a 24-year-old, third-generation Egyptian Baha'i, was dismissed from his job at the University last September, less than three weeks after he was hired.

The stated reason for his dismissal was because his "legally required documents and procedures" were "not fulfilled"---a reference to the fact that Mr. Wagdi has been unable to get a state identification card because he is a Baha'i.

Because the university is sponsored and funded in part by...

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