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Date of source: Sunday, July 30, 2017
Siwa [Sīwah] is an oasis in Egypt, between the Qattara Depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea in the Western Desert. The oasis is populated by Berber-speaking Sudanic peoples and it lies approximately 50km east of the Libyan border, and 560km west from Cairo.
Date of source: Friday, October 21, 2016
In defiance of his own nation’s restrictions, Cornelis Hulsman, Drs. not only went to Siwa, he invited international student interns, Egyptian nationals, media professionals, and just about everyone else in Egypt to travel with him.
“Western travel advice to Siwa is insane,” said Hulsman, the...
Date of source: Thursday, October 20, 2016
During my time in Siwa I happened to find myself diving into the unique local cultural heritage and a society, abundant in distinct customs, traditions andan own particular language called Siwias being the descendants of the Berbers, North Africa´s original inhabitants.
Date of source: Thursday, October 20, 2016
“I really wanted to stay longer but a fellow student called me to return to Cairo since work at university had started. This was a most unusual trip that I had. It is an important experience that I really recommend to others. It is like a full self development and increasing your knowledge...
Date of source: Sunday, March 28, 2010
This article deals with the aftermath of the sectarian incident which took place in Marsa Matrouh on March 12, 2010. There was a reconciliation pact made, which means that the Copts who had lost property were remunerated for their losses. However, this also means that anyone, either Muslim or...
Date of source: Sunday, March 21, 2010
This article describes in detail the sectarian event that took place for nearly a full day in Marsa Matrouh. Coptic Christians, as well as their property, was attached in a riot in Matrouh on the 12th of March. Homes and cars were burned, as well as many Copts were held prisoner in a Charity house...
Date of source: Sunday, May 3, 2009
Last week a group from Matrouh town council started to demolish a building owned by the Holy Virgin Church in Matrouh.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The authorities have destroyed a building that allegedly violated its license. Christians claim the building was destroyed following rumors that it was going to be turned into a church.
Date of source: Sunday, August 17, 2008
Muhammad Bakhāt writes that the Governor of Matrūh confirms that the land crisis involving al-‘Alamīn church has been solved by earmarking a 4000 meter plot of land to the church. Bakhāt was working hard to avoid an Abū Fānā type crisis.
Date of source: Sunday, July 20, 2008
The New Urban Communities Authority and the Matrouh governorate have been disputing a piece of church land where a road was paved for quite some time. Finally the land has been allocated to the church.
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Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.