Date of source: Thursday, May 14, 1998
Members of the underground Al-Gama’a Al-Islamiya were arrested last week on charges of trying to revive the activities of the group.
Date of source: Thursday, March 12, 1998
Al-Destour newspaper that was banned recently from printing in Egypt has been denied an Egyptian license.
Date of source: Thursday, March 5, 1998
The article sees the closure of el-Destour after its publication of a call to murder three Coptic businessmen as a set back for the freedom of press.
Date of source: Thursday, March 5, 1998
Two extremists groups gave out a statement saying they operate now as a unity targeting Americans and Israelis. An Egyptian terrorist expert, however, dismissed the claim as an attempt of the various militant groups to appear united.