Date of source: Sunday, June 28, 2009
The Department of Civil Status starts issuing birth certificates carrying the village name of Abū
Hinnis.
Date of source: Sunday, June 21, 2009
A report on the troubles caused by the Deir Abu-Hennes name change
Date of source: Sunday, June 21, 2009
Background on Deir Abu-Hennes
Date of source: Sunday, June 14, 2009
Watani recalls the clash between monks and bedouins at the Abu-Fana monastery in southern Egypt, and claims that injustice to the Christians has not been redressed.
Date of source: Friday, May 22, 2009
Three conflicts were reported in Minia between
Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Monday, April 6, 2009
Two sectarian tensions are reported; the first in Alexandria and the second
in a village in Minia.
Date of source: Sunday, March 8, 2009
A Christian girl who ran away with her Muslim boyfriend is back with her family in Mallawi.
Date of source: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Rumors spread in an Upper Egyptian village about the defrocking of a priest following the alleged
sexual harassment of women of the village. While the bishopric denied the defrocking, the
priest’s supporters reacted violently resulting in five people being injured and the bishop’s
car being...
Date of source: Sunday, February 1, 2009
The article sheds light on the presence of US Ambassador Margaret Scobey at the Holy Family festivity held in al-Minia recently. The ambassador was said to stand in silence honoring the souls of the victimized children of Gaza. News of a settlement of the Abū Fānā dispute is also included.
Date of source: Friday, January 2, 2009
Copts in Minya have celebrated the return ofBishop Macariusfollowing an eight month absence.