Date of source: Friday, February 12, 2010
The article sheds light on the new leadership of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR).
Date of source: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
There is no religious strife (fitnah) in Egypt, but there is religious tension; there is no Christian persecution in Egypt, but there is Christian discrimination. This, in summary, was the message presented in a seminar organized by the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS),...
Date of source: Sunday, February 7, 2010
This article deals with the issue of Church building within the Egyptian government and society. The crime at Naj Hammadi has raised this problem to greater heights, but the government still drags its feet on this issue. The author makes the point that the government’s lack of care concerning the...
Date of source: Sunday, January 31, 2010
An editorial by Youssef Sidhom that praises the NCHR report recommendations for allowing the Naga Hammadi incidents to force the government rethink how it will deal with sectarian problems in Egypt. Sidhom criticizes those voices who simply ignore the problem and gloss over discrimination against...
Date of source: Monday, February 1, 2010
The Egyptian press discusses the recent visit of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and responses from various commentators. The papers also note Pope Shenouda’s refusal to receive the delegation from the committee.
Date of source: Sunday, January 24, 2010
This article focuses on the response of President Mubarak to the incident of Nag Hammadi. He calls for social, academic, and religious leaders in Egyptian society to shoulder the responsibility of overcoming this atrocity. The article also mentions the NCHR’s condemnation of such criminal acts.
Date of source: Sunday, January 17, 2010
Following the tragic incidents of Naj‘ Hammādī, an angry Youssef Sidhom asks “Where is President Mubarak?” Focussing on the report to the president by the NCHR, Sidhom asks the regime to intervene to protect Copts from future attacks and to apply the law without discrimination so that justice is...
Date of source: Sunday, January 17, 2010
Al-Dawākhilī reflects on the courageous attitudes stance adopted by the parliamentary deputy, Georgette Qillīnī.
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This report provides an overview of different human rights organizations in Egypt and th
Date of source: Saturday, September 5, 2009
The article sheds light on Los Angeles Times report on the recent report released by Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights.