Date of source: Tuesday, January 18, 2005
On January 19, 2004, the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) was established to protect all Egyptian citizens. Despite the efforts exerted to boost its activity, it needs more powers to make its task a success.
Date of source: Sunday, January 16, 2005
The Freedoms Committee of the Journalists Syndicate held a panel to celebrate Christmas under the slogan ‘Reinforcing national unity: A look into the future.’ It was headed by the Committee’s President Ihsān cAbd al-Quddous joined by Dr. cIsām al-cIryān, Dr. Mīlād Hannā and Mr. Yousuf Sīdhum.
Date of source: Sunday, January 16, 2005
In 1973, the People’s Assembly held an urgent session to discuss al-Khānkah [a small town near Cairo] sectarian incident. A fact-finding committee was formed to recommend policies that would prevent such incidents in the future. The committee presented a 10-recommendation report that generally aims...
Date of source: Sunday, January 16, 2005
Frustration has set in. In the Egypt of today, the political arena has stagnated, and all hope of constitutional reform that would lead to the long- awaited political change has gone to the wind.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 12, 2005
On the celebration of the International Day for Human Rights, organized by the Arab Organization of Young Lawyers, Dr. Mīlād Hannā said: “It is very important to promote citizenship rights. Both Muslims and Christians must avoid any form of religious intolerance and work together in accordance with...
Date of source: Monday, January 17, 2005
One cannot just disregard the so-called ‘Wafā’ Costantine issue’ as a mere incident. The conversion of Wafā’ from Christianity to Islam was perceived as a desertion from the Coptic group and institution. It triggered a collective Coptic reaction expressive of feelings of total rejection.
Date of source: Saturday, January 8, 2005
It is remarkable that God distinguished Egypt by saying “My people” and not “People.” Egypt has ever been the land of peace and security to whoever seeks refuge on its land and can’t be shaken crises or ordeals.
Date of source: Sunday, January 9, 2005
Christmas comes this year as we lick the wounds of 2004, and look forward to a new year that would bring in peace, calm, and stability.
Date of source: Friday, January 7, 2005
Pope Shenouda III, the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church, leads the Christmas Eve mass, to be attended by a host of officials and clergymen. On Friday, the Pope is scheduled to receive well-wishing officials and will then, as he usually does, head for the Anbā Bīshouy Monastery.
Date of source: Monday, January 10, 2005
Archpriest Marqus ‘Azīz, pastor of the al-Mucallaqa Church, is a man who craves fame. He involves himself in matters that concern him and matters that do not. His actions are not that of a man of religion.