Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 9, 2010
Three clergymen stage a sit in Manfalūt protesting against alleged doctrinal, ritual and administrative violations.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 9, 2010
The author reports on the issue of the church and diocese of Maghāghah, Minya. Specifically he looks at the building of a church there.
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Many observers wrote analytical articles about the reality of sectarian strife in Egypt. Once again, many people highlighted the important role of the media and bemoaned the negative role that some of the media plays in creating tensions. Many authors also criticized the intermingling of religion...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 2, 2010
The author reflects on Najīb Jibrā’īl’s actions following the incidents of Naj‘ Hammādī and the church’s “silent reactions”.
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While al-Yawm al-Sābi‘ considered Zaqzūq’s declarations to the Religious Freedoms Committee about the coming presentation of a unified law for building houses of worship to the parliament a “surprise,” al-Fajr reported that the ruling National Democratic Party is not content with the idea of a...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 26, 2010
The author reflects on the complicated ethnic structure of northern Qena. He also referred to the complicated political interests that he believes played a key role in the attacks of Naj‘ Hammādī.
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The Supreme Press Council releases a document urging the Egyptian media to take care in preserving national unity in its coverage of the incidents and follow up to Naj‘ Hammādī.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 26, 2010
The author reflects on the impact of the marches of expatriate Copts as a reaction to the Naj‘ Hammādī’s incidents.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 19, 2010
After nearly 2000 days have passed, the author highlights the unforgettable story of the conversion of Wafā’ Qustantīn.
Date of source: الأحد, حزيران (يونيو) 7, 2009
The press reported on sectarian clashes in Thūmā village. The clashes are said to be caused by the alleged forced disappearance of a 16-year old Coptic girl.