Egypt marriage ruling sparks Coptic outrage

Egypt marriage ruling sparks Coptic outrage

A new confrontation is brewing between the state and the Coptic clergy in Egypt.br br The country does not recognise civil marriage; a person's marital status is based on how their religion views their relationship.br br But the High Court has just ruled that Coptic Christians can re-marry following divorce, something their church forbids. br br Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports one how the ruling has sparked outrage in the Coptic community.


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Uploaded: 2012-05-10

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