Saturday, August 20, 2011

Egyptian Police Arrest Man For Facebook Postings Insulting To Islam

According to AFP, reports from Egypt yesterday say Cairo police arrested a 23-year old man on charges that he posted comments on Facebook that were insulting to the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an, Islam and Muslims.  The man, who could be charged under a law that prohibits "insulting religion," was identified only as Ayman Y.M.