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30. The ILO: Egypt discriminates against Copts
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 31, 2007
In its report, the International Labour Organization [ILO] has accused the Egyptian government of discriminating against Copts in work opportunities and education. However, the minister of labor replies that Copts occupy one-third of the national wealth.
3. Administrative Court rejects the law-suit promoted by Yusuf al-Badri in the issue of Wafa’ Constantine
Date of source: الخميس, نيسان (أبريل) 26, 2007
The Administrative Court rejects the law-suit promoted by Yūsuf al-Badrī to have Wafā’ Constantine arraigning before the court to declare her religion. While Shaykh Yūsuf al-Badrī denounced the court’s rejection and claimed that Constantine was under forced residence in a Coptic monastery,...
60. Security surrounds a church in Sohag and prevents prayers and priests from leaving on the pretext of protecting them from Muslims
Date of source: الجمعة, نيسان (أبريل) 6, 2007
Security officers acted to prevent laymen and priests from leaving a church in the village of Najc al-Qasrīyah following the service. The officers stated that the action was taken in order to protect the Christians from harm.
10. "Christians who convert to Islam have economic or social problems," Christian researchers and lawmen say
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 7, 2007
Hānī al-‘Asar reports on the opinions of major Christian figures concerning the growing increase in the number of Christians converting to Islam.
Urgent Appeal to Amend Article Two of the Constitution
Date of source: الأحد, آذار (مارس) 11, 2007
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies [CIHRS] has sent an appeal to the president of the republic and the speakers of both houses of Parliament called to amend Article Two of the Constitution that states that Islam is the religion of the state and Islamic sharīʿā is the main source of...
90. Would a Constitution based on citizenship encourage Copts to participate in social and political life?
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 2, 2007
Wafā’ Wasfī reports on the different opinions of major Christian figures regarding constitutional reform in Egypt.
21. Was converted girl kidnapped?
Date of source: السبت, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 20, 2004
After Compass Direct claimed Ingy Edwar, a young Christian woman, was kidnapped, AWR made its own research. AWR found no evidence she was kidnapped.
22. Adel Hamouda writes on the unity of God as Christian lawyer accuses him of offending Christianity
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Editor-in-chief of Sout al-Ummah has written a two-part article on monotheism. Some of the points he raised are understood to be directed against the Christian faith in the Holy Trinity and reincarnation. The priest of the Hanging Church responds to his articles and a Coptic attorney has...
20. The court presents its verdict in the case of al-Kosheh
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The Criminal Court of Sohag ruled in the case of al-Kosheh riots. Only two defendants out of 96 are convicted but not for killing. The Egyptian Church declared rejection of the ruling and al-Kalema Center for Human Rights issued a statement expressing disappointment at the ruling and asking for...
8. Will khula? solve the divorce problems of Copts?
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 22, 2002
The Cairo Personal Status Court refused to hear the first case of khula? filed by a Christian wife. The court based its judgment on the on the commandment of the Bible that the wife should not be separated from her husband except for marital unfaithfulness. Lawyers of other Coptic wives asking...

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