Egyptian president will keep an eye on Al Azhar

Wary that radical discourse fuels extremism, the Egyptian president seeks to moderate religious messaging

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  • Relations with Sisi
  • Al Azhar infighting
  • Free speech under assault
  • Modernizing Al Azhar?

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