Date of source: الجمعة, نيسان (أبريل) 24, 2015
The Ministry of Endowments in the governorate of Fayūm conducted a campaign of raids confiscating books from a number of mosques. The raids appeared to target mosques following the group al-Shawqīūn al-Takfīrīyūn. Doctor ‘Abd al-Nasr Nasīm ‘Atyān, a representative for the Ministry of Endowments in...
Date of source: الجمعة, نيسان (أبريل) 24, 2015
Pope Tawadros: My Participation in the 100th Anniversary Ceremony of the Armenian Genocide is Religious not Political
During his visit to Armenia to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, Pope Tawadros commended the sacrifice the Armenians made for the sake of their nation saying...
Date of source: الأحد, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2015
On Sunday, the Egyptian Foreign Office censored unacceptable interference in Egyptian judicial affairs after the Turkish Foreign Office issued a statement on Saturday condemning the decision of the Egyptian court to execute 14 people, including the general leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Muhammad...
Date of source: الأحد, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2015
The Egyptian court has sentenced to death General Leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, MUhammad Badīʿ, and 13 others who have been charged with violence. Several other leading members of the organisation have been given life sentences.
(12th April 2015, Muraqabun Press, No author mentioned)
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Date of source: الأحد, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2015
The Egyptian court has sentenced to death General Leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, MUhammad Badīʿ, and 13 others who have been charged with violence. Several other leading members of the organisation have been given life sentences.
Date of source: الجمعة, آيار (مايو) 3, 2013
Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II praised the Armed Forces for not having been tainted by extremist thoughts or acts of rebellion. The Pope considers the armed forces to play the main role in protecting the nation from any outside interference. During a dialogue issued by the security forces on...
Date of source: الأحد, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2015
14 men sentenced to execution and 37 others to imprisonment, accused of being linked to the Muslim brotherhood organisation which is believed to ‘have political motives’. This decision has been deemed to be ‘totally unfair’ by the human rights watch who oversee affairs in the Middle East and North...
Date of source: الاثنين, نيسان (أبريل) 29, 2013
Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II led prayers at the Saint Bishoy (Bishūy)Monastery in Wādī al-Natrūn on the occasion of Palm Sunday, surrounded by monks and bishops. He prayed for Egypt while Coptic worshippers flowed into churches to celebrate Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ entry into...
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 20, 2013
A controversial figure made a surprise appearance at Saint Mark Cathedral in al-'Abbāsīyyah during the presentation of condolences to the victims of the violence. Lieutenant General Sāmī ‘Anān, criticized for his close links to the both the Mubarak regime and the rule of the Supreme Council of the...
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 26, 2015
The death of at least 20 people in Egypt during clashes with security forces surrounding the commemoration of the 2011 uprising underscores the need for an independent investigation into the authorities’ excessive use of force. A woman and a 17-year-old girl were killed ahead of the January 25...