Date of source: Sunday, April 22, 2007
The author investigates a frequently re-occurring problem of older churches in Egypt being unable to produce legitimate documentation to prove their validity, having existed prior to the imposed required documentation. As a result of the missing documents, authorities refuse to grant many of these...
Date of source: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Al-Faris considers the trend of media censorship, and highlights a number of publications that have struggled with the limitations on their freedom of expression.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Disagreements about the constitutional amendments did not cause a rift between Muslims and Christians who have a deep-rooted relationship and have been living in fraternity and peace throughout the years.
Date of source: Sunday, March 25, 2007
A summary of the proposed constitutional amendments that have been approved by Parliament and will be submitted for public referendum.
Date of source: Sunday, April 1, 2007
The author discusses a number of issues related to the Egyptian press, such as low salaries, level of professionalism among journalists, and where money for advertising comes from. The article focuses on the effects these issues have on press freedom and quality.
Date of source: Monday, April 2, 2007
The Supreme Administrative Court will rule on the apostasy cases, the term has come to represent cases of Christians who converted to Islam and now wish to return to Christianity.
Date of source: Sunday, March 25, 2007
A review of a book entitled, ‘Alwan Al-Hurreyah,’ [Colors of Freedom], by Sameh Fawzi. The book discusses the evolution of democracy around the world and focuses on what needs to be done in Egypt to promote democratic ideals.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
‘Abbās al-Tarabīlī shows the opinion of the Wafd party concerning constitutional reform.
Date of source: Sunday, March 11, 2007
The author suggests that the current series of constitutional amendments are sufficient for the time being. These changes can be a step forward toward real and meaningful reform. Although the state must be willing to make even greater changes, such as revising or repealing the second article of the...
Date of source: Saturday, March 3, 2007
The under-secretary of the Community Council of the Coptic Orthodox Church suggested including a text in the Constitution stating that the Egyptian people are composed of Muslims and Copts in order to emphasize that Copts are not absent from society, and to help address the abuses made against them...