Egypt's Jewish community backs country's UNESCO candidate
The head of Egypt's minuscule Jewish community has voiced support for the country's UNESCO candidate who has been criticized by Egyptian human rights activists.
A statement from Magda Haroun says that Moushira Khattab has shown an impressive and "genuine commitment to our cause to protect E
But Khattab has been also criticized for not speaking up against some of the government's repressive policies, such as shutting down public libraries founded by a top rights lawyer.
A U.S. educated longtime diplomat, Khattab is believed to be among the front-runners for the UNESCO top post. Voting is due on Monday in Paris.
Haroun says Khattab is a "courageous woman who has the talent of successfully taking on challenging causes."
Egypt's Jewish community is made up of six Jews, including Magda.
