Date of source: Wednesday, January 19, 2000
The bishop of Balyana and Dar El-Salam, bishop Wissa confirmed his trust in the [state] prosecution [agency] and investigations that being made into the incidents of destruction and murder in Al-Kosheh.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 18, 2000
President Hosni Mubarak made sure that stability has come back to the village. Mubarak discussed the governmental procedures for compensations and punishing criminals.
Date of source: Monday, January 17, 2000
The national disaster that took place in Al-Kosheh should not be used to push the ruling party towards democratic reform. It is also not a good occasion for taking revenge over political enemies. The only result of all that would be the failure to reach a solution.
In other words the author claims...
Date of source: Monday, January 17, 2000
Al-Usbua received two letters for the editor in defense of bishop Wissa. Al-Usbua responds.
Date of source: Saturday, January 15, 2000
This time, the government dealt with the incidents of Al-Kosheh differently, and it was praised by Christians before Muslims in Al-Kosheh. However, it was expected from the government to do this early and while the incidents were happening, not to wait until the intervention of President Mubarak’s...
Date of source: Saturday, January 15, 2000
The main reason behind the killings were the rumors that were spread by evil-intentioned villagers. This is what Mr. Mustafa Abdel-Qader, Minister of Local Development, who is the delegate of President Mubarak to Al-Kosheh has stressed.
Date of source: Thursday, January 13, 2000
The author argues that it is in the interest of the Israeli secret service to saw discord between peoples of different denominations in the countries surrounding Israel. Examples are given from Egypt and Lebanon.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 19, 2000
On Monday, a republic order was issued by which Marina Church could be built on the northern coast.
Date of source: Monday, January 17, 2000
A large number Azhar scholars asked President Mubarak to postpone the ratifying of the draft bill of the Personal Status law, until it is submitted to a committee of scholars.
Date of source: Friday, January 7, 2000
President Mubarak decided on December 28, 1999, to easy the procedure for restoring Churches. The procedure for restoring Churches and Mosques is now the same.