Date of source: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Authorities are investigating a large fire that took place two days ago at the Catholic Church of Copts, which is a subsidiary of one of the national centers at the Hegaza Kibli village in the Qena Governorate. The fire purportedly destroyed the church completely.
Key Words: Qena - The Catholic...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The author reports on the significant Muslim and Coptic presence at the celebration of Saint Dimyānah. Prominent public and social fugues are participating in the celebration that will last until the 21st of June.
Date of source: Sunday, April 4, 2010
The governor of al-Mansūrah has approved the bishopric’s demand to implement renovation works in different parts of the bishopric’s building.
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, November 4, 2012
Another session in the trial of the suspects in the case of the attacks in Naj‘ Hammādī was scheduled for April 18, 2010. The suspects’ defense refuted the decision to refer the case to the State Security court, asking instead to refer it to the Supreme Constitutional Court. One of the three...
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: Monday, March 15, 2010
The attorney resolves a problem that was reportedly considered a threat of new sectarian strife in Egypt.
Date of source: Friday, December 25, 2009
Bishop Kyrillus of Naj‘ Hammādī reports on the sectarian attacks in Farshūt to Pope Shenouda III, and accuses the governor of Qena and members of the People’s Assembly of being negative towards the problem.
Date of source: Monday, November 2, 2009
Dayrūt is threatened by the peril of sectarianism. People from the Upper Egyptian village appear to have a bad track record with the security forces and Islamist attacks. A considerable number of people from the village believe that the church is hiding Romānī, the young Coptic man who distributed...
Date of source: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Al-Wafd reports on the recent quarrel between Muslims and Christians in the town of Dayrūt in Asyut governorate. Al-Wafd collected the opinions of different politicians and thinkers on the cause of such incidents and what role the government should play in putting a stop to them.