VOICED: Egypt's Bahai win landmark rights case

The transcript discusses the plight of Bahai twins in Libya who couldn't enroll in Egyptian schools due to lack of identification papers. The Bahai community faced legal challenges in Egypt as they were not recognized in the electronic identity system, which only acknowledged three religions. This left them in a state of 'legal death,' unable to access basic services. A recent court ruling in favor of the Bahai community marks a significant step towards religious freedom and equality in Egypt, requiring changes in the state's identity system.

Why were the 16-year-old twins in exile in Libya?

• To escape political persecution

• To receive an education

• To join their family

• To find employment

What was the main issue with the electronic identity cards in Egypt for the Bahai community?

• They only allowed three religious options

• They required a photo

• They were not available to women

• They were too expensive

What term is used to describe the Bahai community's situation without identity papers?

• Cultural isolation

• Economic hardship

• Legal death

• Social exclusion

What is one of the broader goals of the Bahai community's legal case?

• To gain political power

• To promote religious freedom

• To improve educational standards

• To increase economic opportunities

What change is expected in the state's computer program following the court ruling?

• Reduced data storage

• Faster processing times

• Increased security measures

• Inclusion of more religious options