Date of source: السبت, كانون الثاني (يناير) 2, 2010
In an interview with Al-Misrī al-Yawm, Coptic activist Michael Munīr discusses a number of the most crucial issues related to the current political situation in Egypt, the status of the Copts and means to solve their problems.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 1, 2009
On Tuesday October 27 clashes took place between Muslims and Christians in the village of Nazlet al-Badraman in Minya. The dispute erupted while construction work was being carried out on the church in the village. Two people were injured and13 Muslim men were detained following the incident but...
Date of source: الأحد, أيلول (سبتمبر) 13, 2009
Human rights centers in Egypt have stated that 27 sectarian events took place in the country in the last eight months. However, only four of these incidents were discussed in parliament. In addition many MPs believe that discussing sectarian incidents will only ignite more strife and add to...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آذار (مارس) 17, 2009
Hānī Labīb supports Sa‘d Hajras’ report to the general prosecutor to take action against a printing house’s owner who refused to do business with Labīb Halīm Labīb because he is Christian!
Date of source: الأربعاء, آذار (مارس) 18, 2009
Dr Najīb Jibrā’īl comments on the condition of Christians in Egypt.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 16, 2008
In Iraq, the persecution of Christians continues and many Christian families are leaving Mosul for Baghdad while there are estimates that a third of the Christian population has left the country.
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 19, 2008
The Archbishop of Canterbury has claimed that Christians in the Middle East are suffering as a result of being associated with British and U.S foreign policy.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 2, 2007
The following presents letters from the readers of Watani International, commenting on published stories, and hot topics of contention in the Egyptian media.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 7, 2007
The author discusses the problems that have arisen based on the Land Reclamation Law that was passed in 1961, and how this law is impacting Egyptians that were originally able to live on a lot of land allocated to them by a generous land-owner, who have thrice had their homes torn down since then.
Date of source: الأحد, آيار (مايو) 20, 2007
The author investigates an incident in Iraq, where a Fatwá was issued to the Assyrian Christian residents in a suburb of Baghdad, to convert to Islam or face death. He reviews the responses to the crisis, and provides his own perspective on the issue.