Date of source: Sunday, December 10, 2006
The article provides an overlook of the progression of human rights in Egypt. It reviews the first term of the National Council for Human Rights and questions if its efforts are being felt by Egyptians.
Date of source: Sunday, December 3, 2006
A history of Watani and its relationship with the church following a controversial
article printed in the newspaper considered offensive by the Coptic Church.
Date of source: Sunday, November 26, 2006
Egyptian Culture Minister Fārūq Husnī has been dismissed following his comments of disapproval about the hijāb and niqāb.
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
The
author discusses the religious classification on identity cards, and the problems a Christian experienced when he was
mistakenly cited as being a Muslim.
Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
Pope Shenouda
returns to Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, November 5, 2006
The author asserts that the marriage of a Muslim man and an Egyptian Christian woman is another interfaith issue which is not treated fairly by the authorities.
Date of source: Sunday, October 29, 2006
This article discusses the advice and guidance sessions that used to be held when Christian girls made a decision to convert to Islam and marry Muslim men. Although these sessions were not perfect, they defused many of the heated issues surrounding such conversions.
Date of source: Sunday, October 22, 2006
The author criticizes the practices of state security apparatuses, for failing to effectively enforce the law and refer lawbreakers to justice.
Date of source: Sunday, October 15, 2006
The author continues his argument that Egypt is a “police state” and says that the traffic regulations and management of Egyptian roads is a particular illustration of this, because it confuses traffic requirements with security requirements. Security requirements seem to take the upper hand.
Date of source: Sunday, October 8, 2006
This is an open letter to members of the government and the public about an 11-year old boy who’s life is in danger.