Date of source: الأحد, نيسان (أبريل) 1, 2012
The Supreme State Security Prosecution ordered the arrest of Islamic preacher Wajdī Ghunaym on charges disdaining Christianity after the hard-line preacher slandered and insulted the deceased pope.
The prosecution also ordered barring Ghunaym from traveling outside Egypt.
Counselor Mahdī Shu’ayb,...
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 2, 2012
Meanwhile, several Copts demanded to have a 10% representation in the constituent assembly that would draft a constitution for Egypt, adding this percentage represents their population in Egypt, according to their own statistics, and warning that ignoring their demands would anger the church and...
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 2, 2012
Priest Rafīq Greish, the official spokesman for the Coptic Catholic Church, welcomed communication with the Muslim Brotherhood, affirming that the group, which represents a moderate Islamist approach, respects minorities and seeks dialogue with them.
“So far we have not received any contacts from...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 21, 2012
Forensics finalized Monday (Feb. 20) examining the injuries of nine army soldiers to detect the nature of their wounds during the Maspero incidents that left 23 people dead and dozens others injured.
Counselor 'Ādil al-Ghūwayt, the judge mandated by the justice ministry to investigate the case, had...
Date of source: الأحد, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 29, 2013
Pope Tawadros assured that the Church welcomes any person that wants to attend the Christmas mass and requests an invitation, but it shall not distribute invitations to anyone. He added that he appreciates the role of the state institutions in securing the Churches (Nādir Shukrī, Watanī, Dec. 29, p...
Date of source: الأحد, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 29, 2013
A general mood of anticipation and security alert is a part of the preparations for Christmas in Aswan. Security and political events have led to the decrease of the rates of tourism in Aswan. General Hassan al-Suhājy assured that they are intensifying security measures to secure the celebrations...
Date of source: السبت, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 28, 2013
Filmmaker Ahmad Rashwān, maker of a new movie on Copts stated that his new movie, “Island of Copts” has tackled the situation of Copts in the aftermath of January 25. He stated that discrimination is implanted in us (Egyptians) since youth (Iyād Ibrahīm, al-Shurūq, Dec. 28, p. 14). Read original...
Date of source: السبت, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 28, 2013
Filmmaker Ahmad Rashwān, maker of a new movie on Copts stated that his new movie, “Island of Copts” has tackled the situation of Copts in the aftermath of January 25. He stated that discrimination is implanted in us (Egyptians) since youth (Iyād Ibrahīm, al-Shurūq, Dec. 28, p. 14). Read original...
Date of source: السبت, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 28, 2013
In response to a question pertaining to his opinion on declaring the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization, Pope Tawadros stated that this is an issue that belongs to the state authorities and that he has no comment on it. With respect to his position on the Constitution, Pope Tawadros stated...
Date of source: السبت, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 28, 2013
A number of imāms of the Ministry of Endowments requested that the citizens take to the streets on Christmas and form groups to protect the churches in their festivals and celebrations. They also denounced terrorist groups and organizations (Husayn al-‘Umdah, et al., al-Watan, Dec. 28, p. 3). Read...