Date of source: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
The recent arrest of Dr. ‘Isām al-‘Iryān, the head of the Political Office of the Muslim Brotherhood group, with another 15 key figures of the group has been reported as negatively impacting the establishment of their proposed political party. Some intellectuals regard the arrest as no more than a...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Andrew and Mario’s mother sent a thank-you letter to President Ḥusnī Mubārak for his generosity in allowing her children to pass to the second class in their preparatory school.
Date of source: Friday, August 24, 2007
A new security drive had targeted key figures of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group within days after announcing the platform of their alleged political party.
Date of source: Thursday, August 23, 2007
Muḥammad Ḥijāzī’s conversion has sparked protests in both religious and social milieus; the issue has also affected the political situation. In a display of compassion for Ḥijāzī, a demonstration was held in Italy that called for greater respect of religious freedom in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
The case of a Coptic young woman, āmāl Zakī Nasīm, is still open to all possibilities. Ten days after āmāl’s mysterious absence, security forces seem to be failing to obtain any clue about her place or state. The Egyptian press continues to report on the developments in the case.
Date of source: Saturday, August 18, 2007
The Assiut prosecution has summoned a Muslim man for investigation on allegations of kidnapping or convincing an underage Christian girl to convert to Islam.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
A conflict arose between the priest of Marina Church and the governor of the Marsá Matrūḥ governorate when the governorate sold a piece of land that belonged to the church to two other institutions. The church complained to the president of the state and the head of the president’s cabinet...
Date of source: Saturday, August 18, 2007
“You who love the prophet of Allāh, never neglect the Takbirat al-Ih...
Date of source: Saturday, August 18, 2007
A new episode of clashes started between the Egyptian regime and the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group after the recent arrest of 16 leaders and members of the group, including Dr. ‘Isām al-‘Iryān, head of the group’s political office. Political experts link the arrest of al-‘Iryān to the group’s...
Date of source: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
A new alleged forced disappearance of an 18-year-old Coptic lady sparks protests in Egypt. The woman’s family and a considerable number of Copts are carrying out sit-ins at the church. The family accuses security forces of carelessness. Rumors spread about her escape to marry a Muslim colleague.