Date of source: Monday, September 17, 2007
The author criticizes a TV interview presented on al-Haqīqah program discussing the activities of the Middle East Christians Association [MECA], where the interviewer Wā’il al-Ibrāshī attacked MECA’s director in Egypt; Dr. ‘Ādil Fawzī.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 4, 2007
The Middle East Christian Association is facing troubles with the Egyptian authorities. Two of its members in Egypt are in jail, facing charges of contempt against Islam.
Date of source: Thursday, August 30, 2007
A photographer for the Canada-based Middle East Christian Association [MECA] Dr. Peter ‘Izzat was recently arrested along with Dr. ‘Ādil Fawzī on charges of inflaming sectarian strife, contempt for Islam, and revolting against the state. ‘Izzat denies all charges, wondering why he would scorn Islam...
Date of source: Thursday, August 23, 2007
State Security Investigation’s random campaigns to arrest political opponents revealed that there are a specific and often repeated descriptions of the exhibits seized from their homes.
Date of source: Saturday, August 25, 2007
In an on-line conference, numerous Coptic organizations abroad have called on the Egyptian authorities to rapidly resolve issues related to Copts and, in particular, to release the two detained members of the Canada-based Middle East Christian Association [MECA] in Egypt.
Date of source: Saturday, August 18, 2007
Following the arrest of both Dr. ‘Ādil Fawzī, representative of the Middle East Christian Association in Egypt, and his assistant Peter ‘Izzat, expatriate Copts are trying to establish a global Coptic union that will assemble various Coptic organizations working in Egypt and abroad.
Date of source: Monday, August 13, 2007
The press review deals with the charges directed against the Middle East Christians Association.
Date of source: Saturday, August 4, 2007
The press continues its investigations into the case of Muḥammad Aḥmad Ḥijāzī, an Egyptian citizen who has converted to Christianity. He has filed the first ever lawsuit to formally prove that he has become a Christian by changing his ID and other official papers. A broad range of opinions and...