Date of source: الأحد, آيار (مايو) 7, 2006
The
author spoke about Qinā governor Majdī Ayoub Iskandar, who
is the third Christian governor in the
history of Egypt, the reasons for his appointment and his view of Muslim-
Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: السبت, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 31, 2005
CSI’s focus on defending the religious freedom of persecuted Christians seems to lead them to very quickly interpret any incident, or rumor of an incident, as persecution. As a response, the author suggests that, rather than sending protest letters to the respective governments, international...
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 5, 2006
Nineteen Coptic pilgrims from St Mary’s Church in Shubrā al-Khayma, Cairo, died and a further 24 were wounded when a bus bringing pilgrims back from the Martyr’s Monastery in ‘Isna, crashed headlong with a speeding truck and fell into al-Ramādī canal in the village of al-Qaraya.
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 5, 2006
The news report focuses on the accident that claimed the lives of 19 young Christians during the journey back from a monastery to the Virgin Mary Church in Cairo, spotlighting the reaction of others who willfully got involved.
Date of source: الجمعة, كانون الثاني (يناير) 20, 2006
Al-Musawwar magazine interviews governor of Qinā, Major General Majdī Ayyoub over his future plans for the Qinā governorate.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 8, 2006
Youssef Sidhom wishes Egyptians a happy feast, and calls for 2006 to be a year of national coalition, with better Muslim-Christian relations, and full citizenship rights for all Egyptians.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 8, 2006
Some liberal and leftist intellectuals, who supposedly do not confine identity to within the parameters of religion, should not be excused for uttering the phrase "the Coptic governor". The author argues that citizenship, not faith, is important.
Date of source: الخميس, كانون الثاني (يناير) 5, 2006
It is not acceptable to go along with the negative trends in a society under the pretext of maintaining stability, but what is needed is the modernization of society and a change in the way people think within the framework of citizenship.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 3, 2005
Positive reactions to the appointment of Copt, Maj. General Majdī Ayoub Iskandar, as governor of Qinā.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 3, 2006
In a presidential reshuffle, Husnī Mubārak has appointed Copt, Maj. General Majdī Ayoub Iskandar, governor of Qinā. He is the second Copt to occupy this position during the past 30 years after Maj. General Fou’ād ‘Azīz Ghālī, who was commander of the 2nd field army during the October 6, 1973 war...