Date of source: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
This article deals with the split within the Islamic Group concerning the issue of Sheikh ‘Umar ‘Abd al-Rahman and his incarceration in the United States. It also mentions the different views of members concerning the future role of the Group.
Date of source: Monday, February 8, 2010
The article highlights the difficult situation in some governorates of Upper Egypt.
Date of source: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Mamdūh Ramzī denied what had been rumored about the pope’s refusal to meet him and asserted that the church was behind the removal of Tharwat Bāsīlī, deputy of the Community Council.
Date of source: Friday, October 16, 2009
The author reports on two main challenges in the Coptic Orthodox Church; the first is the resignation of Tharwat Basīlī, the deputy of the Community Council, and the second is a plan to face the Protestant promulgation.
Date of source: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Rumors have spread about the upcoming trials of Bishop Armia and Bishop Yu’annis, the pope’s private secretaries.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Pope Shenouda is expected to resolve the problem with Dr. Thawat Bāsīlī today. In a scheduled meeting the Community Council is supposed to choose a deputy to take over Bāsīlī’s position.
Date of source: Sunday, December 6, 2009
The author reports on the demonstrations in Europe by expatriate Copts, and the different reactions of Copts in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Coptic expatriate activists have disseminated a declaration against what they called a conspiracy to rid Egypt of Christians. The author of Al-Ahrār considers the statement to be a declaration of war against Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Alleged sources within the Coptic Orthodox Church claim to have concrete evidence of the Evangelical Church’s missionary and Christianizing activities.
Date of source: Sunday, July 5, 2009
A former assistant in the church service of the Coptic Orthodox Church considers the Orthodox rites to be idolatry.