Date of source: Sunday, January 20, 2008
A workshop organized by the Forum of National Contribution discussed the role of Copts in the political life of the country. As well as other issues, participants debated the possibility of having a quota for Copts in parliament and the establishment of a committee to monitor discrimination.
Date of source: Sunday, January 20, 2008
Khalīl discusses the reasons behind the violence and discrimination against Copts in Egypt. He blames the government, the Coptic community, and the Muslim majority, and calls on Copts to make their voices heard in international human rights and media organizations. He stresses the significance of...
Date of source: Monday, January 21, 2008
The article tackles the issue of the participation of the illegal Muslim Brotherhood group, as well as other political Islam movements, in politics.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Drs. Hulsman points to the issues of conversion, and the negative sentiments that are stirred when these sensitive issues are discussed publicly and by means of the media.
Date of source: Sunday, January 13, 2008
The article discusses the case of two Christian girls whose father has converted to Islam. A court ruling has ordered that their mother hand over her two children to their father so that they can be raised as Muslims.
Date of source: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Al-Darbī presents a report on the principles of citizenship in Egypt. She discusses the difficulties, and reports the positive steps taken in this regard. She also reports on the viewpoints of a number of observers and specialists.
Date of source: Monday, January 7, 2008
Copts of Cyprus have closed Limassol Church and call to reinstate Bishop Benyamin who was ordered to return to his cell in Saint Bula Monastery in the Red Sea after rumors about his financial transgressions.
Date of source: Thursday, January 10, 2008
The author calls for the establishment of centers for Coptic studies in Egyptian universities that study all aspect of the Coptic era.
Date of source: Monday, January 7, 2008
Mustafá al-Fiqī: Egypt did not experience sectarian sedition during the days of late President ‘Abd al-Nāsir because he ruled with an iron fist. But now, with the scope of freedom of expression widening, it has begun to resurface.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 9, 2008
The authors outline short biographies of ten Coptic figures that they believe are the most famous. The individuals include pioneers in business, culture, politics and the arts.