Date of source: Tuesday, September 24, 2002
The Journalist´s Association told the American ambassador that any intervention in the policy of the Egyptian press is not acceptable. The association made it clear that freedom of expression which guarantees the right of expressing “a different opinion,” is one of its principles.
Date of source: Friday, September 20, 2002
The fact that some Egyptian writers try to refute the responsibility of Al Qaeda´s for the September 11 attacks, while the whole world accepts it, can tarnish the reputation of the Egyptian media. Editors should keep this in mind and exercise their editorial judgment when reviewing articles to...
Date of source: Monday, September 2, 2002
The warnings that cause fear among Americans did not start on September 11, but date back to September 7, 2001 when the American Department of State sent to all its embassies a global warning. The warning included a statement saying that American citizens and American interests are facing an...
Date of source: Saturday, August 24, 2002
Pope Shenouda commented in New York on many issues, such as, the United States´ approach in combating terrorism, the Palestinian issue and the American rage over the case of Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim.
Date of source: Friday, August 9, 2002
The article sheds light on the role of the American Committee for Religious Freedom in the crystallization of the Machakos protocol between the Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir and the southern separatist John Garang. It also highlights the religious dimension of the American political discourse.
Date of source: Monday, July 29, 2002
U.S. Chargé d´Affaires Gordon Gray expressed his disappointment and concern today at the decision by Egypt´s State Security Court to convict Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim, an American citizen. “On many occasions we have expressed our concern to the Egyptian government, both here and in...
Date of source: Sunday, June 2, 2002
The American Ambassador to Cairo asked the Mufti to issue a fatwa forbidding martyrdom operations as he considers them to be terrorism. The Mufti said that these issues were related to Islam and no one could tell Muslims what to say concerning their religious issues. He said that these operations...
Date of source: Monday, May 27, 2002
The American Ambassador to Cairo asked the Mufti to issue a fatwa forbidding martyrdom operations as he considers that terrorism. The Mufti said that these issues were related to Islam and no one could tell Muslims what to say concerning their religious issues. He said that these operations are...
Date of source: Sunday, February 27, 2005
In this article, Rihāb al-Shāzlī publishes the comments of a number of political and civil society activists on their dialogue with the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during her last visit to Egypt. Their statements focused on government corruption and reform in Egypt, as well as political...
Date of source: Sunday, February 12, 2006
The author provides a commentary on the Muslim Brotherhood, criticizing its actions and beliefs, and warning that it is gaining substantial ground toward becoming the political leaders of perhaps multiple Arab nations.