Date of source: الثلاثاء, نيسان (أبريل) 28, 1998
The front of Al-Azhar scholars, a very conservative group opposing sheikh Tantawi, held elections in which several new members were chosen for the front’s leading positions. The new spokesman says he is willing to speak with secularists.
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 29, 1998
Despite the decree issued by Dr. Hamdi Zakzouk, the Minister of Religious Endowments, that regulates the appointment of preachers many unqualified people are still preaching in mosques around the country. Examples are given.
Date of source: الاثنين, نيسان (أبريل) 20, 1998
The arguments against establishing a Christian party.
Date of source: الجمعة, نيسان (أبريل) 17, 1998
Distinctions between Copts and Muslims. On what basis?
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 18, 1998
An interview with Kees Hulsman.
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 15, 1998
The identities of the people behind the Freedom of Religious Persecution Act are revealed.
Date of source: الخميس, آذار (مارس) 26, 1998
After el-Destour published the declaration attacking three Christian businessmen a discussion started about the ’yellow’ (sensational) press and journalists ethics which resulted in a new Code of Honor according to which journalists may work.
Date of source: الخميس, نيسان (أبريل) 9, 1998
Restorations to save the hanging Church begins.
Date of source: الجمعة, نيسان (أبريل) 10, 1998
The Coptic Orthodox Patriarch and Osama Al-Baz, advisor of Egypt’s President Mubarak, put in their word to America.
Date of source: الاثنين, نيسان (أبريل) 6, 1998
Rose Al-Yousef attacks the American Freedom of Religious Persecution Act.