Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
The author examines the results of the parliamentary elections, the success of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the possible ways forward for the ruling National Democratic Party.
Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
The author examines the new Egyptian parliament, arguing that Egypt is on the road to reform and that the silent, apathetic, majority must now participate in the political process. He also states that Egyptians should not surrender to fear just because the Muslim Brotherhood controls around 20...
Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
The Evangelical Church in Egypt is in conflict because a priest has invited a South Korean religious leader, accused of heresy by many in the Korean church, to convene a conference in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
A commentary on the state of discussions of reform in Egypt with regard to the Copts. The author stresses that the Coptic issue and other issues, such as that of women, cannot be ignored for the sake of focusing on general reform.
Date of source: Saturday, December 10, 2005
Over the past few years, Dr. Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm has been visiting Washington and meeting with a number of congressmen, known for their staunch support of Israel and their constant attacks on Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 7, 2005
The issues of emigration, growing rates of unemployment and young Egyptians’ frustration and incessant attempts to emigrate, are increasingly important. However, the author argues that over the past quarter of a century, the ruling regime has been weakening and belittling the official institutions...
Date of source: Friday, December 9, 2005
Meunier, the leader of the U.S. Copts Association, recently visited Egypt and met with authorities. Members of the associated are angry that he did so without their involvement and claim that he had no right to speak for their organization or for Copts in general. He refutes their claims.
Date of source: Saturday, December 10, 2005
Father Filopātīr was punished by the church after he published an article in which he criticized the president and the ruling party.
Date of source: Thursday, December 8, 2005
Many people believe that female circumcision is an important social and religious custom that ushers girls into womanhood.
Date of source: Monday, December 12, 2005
Stickers bearing the photos of two Christian girls, whose parents claim they have been abducted, and please for help in finding them have been seen on cars in Cairo and in the girls’ hometown.