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.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The author of the article slams the 2006 International Religious
Freedom Report, released by the U.S. Department of State, for allegedly interfering in Egypt’s internal
affairs and criticizing Pope Shenouda III for banning Copts’ travel to Jerusalem.
Date of source: Sunday, June 18, 2006
The presidential decree of December 2005 promised new freedoms in the area of building, restoring and repairing church buildings. However in reality these freedoms have failed to materialize. The author argues that the presidential decree only produced a cosmetic change and that the underlying...
Date of source: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Youssuf Sidhom presents the case of a Copt who was accused of forgery when he attempted to gain a national identity card stating that he was Christian.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
The Supreme Council for Culture organizes a symposium on
‘Religion
and Nationalism’
Date of source: Sunday, June 4, 2006
Youssef Sidhom presents the main points which came into focus during a discussion on “Patriarchal Authority and Democratic Practice in Egypt and the Arab World”
Date of source: Sunday, May 28, 2006
Youssef Sidhom calls for greater communication to bridge the gap between Muslims and Christians in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, May 28, 2006
Ashley Makar discusses the paranoia surrounding the issue of conversion, the Alexandria incidents and the words of hatred spouted by both some Muslims and Christians, calling for dialogue and openness.