Date of source: Wednesday, March 11, 1998
A book on the nature of Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt is reviewed. The book points out the friendly nature of relationships between Muslims and Copts in Egypt throughout history. It concentrates mainly on the role of one priest in the 1919 revolution; Father Sergious preached against the...
Date of source: Friday, March 13, 1998
The newly formed Supreme Press Council has started a campaign against Egyptian tabloids many of which have appeared only last year. The most famous of such newspapers is Al-Destour which was closed down in February after printing a statement against Coptic business men.
Date of source: Thursday, March 12, 1998
Al-Destour newspaper that was banned recently from printing in Egypt has been denied an Egyptian license.
Date of source: Thursday, March 12, 1998
Following a meeting with President Hosni Mubarak, who criticized sensational elements in the Egyptian press, the Supreme Press Council started to regulate the press market.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 11, 1998
Brief announcement about a sit in organized by the workers in Al-Destour newspaper that was closed down in February.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 11, 1998
Dissidents of the Muslim Brotherhood reveal the mentality of obedience that is adhered to in the organization. Conformism is highly appreciated especially among the younger generations and thus not much dialogue takes place.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 4, 1998
El-Ahali looks back to the days after the revolution of 1919 when Copts had prominence in Egypt’s public life. El-Ahali, mouth piece of the Tagammu Party, prides itself in having the best characteristics of the liberal age of that period. Today, however, there is a segregation in society. Copts are...
Date of source: Friday, March 6, 1998
The English language weekly mentions the closure of Al-Destour and speculates about any alternative motives for closing the paper because it was critical of the government.
Date of source: Thursday, March 5, 1998
Cairo times reviews the cases of journalists sentenced for liable and reviews Al-Destour’s
Date of source: Friday, March 6, 1998
Egypt’s minister of interior denounced the publication of the extremists statement in el-Destour and said that newspapers should investigate such statements thoroughly before publishing them because they affect the public’s sense of safety. The minister also said he is against a dialogue with...