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Date of source: Monday, July 24, 2006
The article discusses reasons for drafting a unified
law for houses of worship. The author notes that this will solve sectarian problems that flare up in Egypt
sometimes.
Date of source: Sunday, July 23, 2006
A second consecutive parliamentary round has expired without considering the proposal for a unified law for places of worship. The author asserts that if approved, the law will put an end to current discriminatory legislation with regards to the building and restoring of places of worship for...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The author reports on debates in parliament on institutional reform and a new electoral
law.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Five children were accused of belonging to a terrorist organization and were detained
for two hours in the Marsa Matrouh governorate.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Political, constitutional and legislative reform and freedom of the press are the main subjects discussed by the author in this article. He compares the current situation with promises made by President Mubārak prior to the last elections.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
A discussion was held on the recently proposed draft law that amends some articles of the penal code
pertaining to custodial sentences for publishing offences. A few days ago the People’s Assembly gave
preliminary approval for the draft law amid growing calls to lift all restrictions on freedom...
Date of source: Thursday, July 6, 2006
Ahmad Murād and ‘Arwa Hassan investigate the real motives and
objectives
of conferences held abroad by Egyptian immigrant Copts. Experts and analysts believe that this minority
serves anything but the interest of its own homeland.
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
A
few days ago, the Shūrá [Consultative] Council
discussed a draft law on amending some
articles of the penal code pertaining to publication-related cases. A large
number of journalists staged a
sit-in in protest against the proposed amendments, describing them as a setback to
the freedom of...
Date of source: Friday, July 14, 2006
Hamdī al-
Hussinī sheds light on the controversy in
both Muslim and Christian circles concerning the unified law for
houses of worship. Supporters of this law
hope that it will diffuse tension and sectarianism amongst Muslims and
Christians, while opponents warn of
negative consequences from...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
The author discusses the recent confrontations in the Egyptian
Parliament between the Muslim
Brotherhood and the Interior Minister Habīb al-‘Ādlī
over a number of thorny
issues.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.