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Date of source: Monday, August 18, 2008
More details were published about achieving a solution for the conflict in Abū Fānā. Egyptian newspapers reported on the start of the construction of a fence around the monastery and the satisfaction of all parties.
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This week’s newspapers covered the achievement of an agreement...
Date of source: Thursday, November 13, 2008
A new sectarian threat in a village in Minia and the mayor asserts that the security apparatus is in full control over the issue.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The establishment of the European Union of Coptic Organizations for Human Rights held a conference on November 8, 2008 in Paris to focus on Copts issues and problems in Egypt and put it in the international limelight. The following lines introduce the conference and shed light on the different...
Date of source: Sunday, November 9, 2008
Not dismounting a donkey for a passing funeral is a sectarian threat in Samallūt. Clashes started between Muslims and Christians in Tayyiba village in Samallūt during a funeral.
Date of source: Friday, August 15, 2008
While Bishop Thomas asserts that the goal of his controversial lecture was to enforce Muslim-Christian relations and national unity in Egypt, many authors and church figures are still criticizing the lecture.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The following review sheds light on the recent events in the Abū Fānā crisis. While the conventional committee announces a resolution to the land conflict, the governor and the church seem to have other requirements. The Coptic Orthodox Church reacts to the Coptic expatriates’ comportments and...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The following lines shed light on the latest updates concerning the crisis of Abū Fānā. An ‘urfī committee was formed to achieve a solution. However, its tasks were suspended due to disagreements on different issues. The article also sheds light on the reaction of expatriate Copts and the response...
Date of source: Monday, August 4, 2008
Bishop Thomas of al-Qūsīyah is facing a barrage of criticism following his lecture at the Hudson Institute. He is accused of trying to divide Egypt along religious and sectarian lines. Conversely, he defended himself by asserting his respect for individuals' freedom of creed and stressing at the...
Date of source: Monday, July 28, 2008
Member of parliament ‘Alā’Hassānayn and Coptic businessman ‘Īd Labīb flew to the U.S. to meet Pope Shenouda in an attempt to increase the efforts to achieve a resolution on the issue of Abū Fānā. All parties seem to be willing to work toward an end of the conflicts and Copts expatriates are blamed...
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
The following lines shed light on reactions to the draft law for mass media in Egypt. While official institutions defend the law, civil society human rights organizations consider it to be a blatant violation and restriction of the freedom of expression.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.