Date of source: Monday, May 29, 2006
The article deals with the controversial statements made by Prime
Minister Ahmad Nazīf in
which he described Egypt as a "secular state" amidst outcries protesting that
the premier’s statements clashed
with the constitution.
Date of source: Monday, May 29, 2006
Dr.
Bibāwī
argues for the cancellation of the religious data entry on official documents in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, May 25, 2006
The
review highlights the Muslim Brotherhood’s position during the judges crisis that has recently gripped the
nation, amidst accusations that the outlawed group is trying to take advantage of the crisis to escalate its
confrontation with the regime.
Date of source: Monday, May 8, 2006
The Monastery of St.
Maqar
is engaged in a legal dispute over land, allegedly containing antiquities, near to the monastery.
Date of source: Thursday, May 4, 2006
The
People’s Assembly’s approval of the two-year extension of the 25-
year-old emergency law has provoked a
furious reaction among Egyptian opposition, including the legally banned
Muslim Brotherhood. Many people
argue that the extension of the law will breed more violence in Egyptian society...
Date of source: Monday, May 1, 2006
The Egyptian parliament has approved a two-year extension of the 25-year -old emergency law amidst strong opposition from Muslim Brotherhood and independent members of parliament. Arguing that the government uses the law to silence and oppress the opposition, Muslim Brotherhood members came to the...
Date of source: Friday, April 7, 2006
The 18th conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs opened Thursday with a keynote speech by Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmad Nazīf on behalf of President Mubārak, highlighting the role of Muslim scholars and intellectuals in the renaissance of the Muslim nation.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
In an unprecedented move, the Brotherhood MPs have submitted a counter-report refuting an official report presented by the government.
Date of source: Saturday, December 31, 2005
CSI’s focus on defending the religious freedom of persecuted Christians seems to lead them to very quickly interpret any incident, or rumor of an incident, as persecution. As a response, the author suggests that, rather than sending protest letters to the respective governments, international...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Muslim Brotherhood members of parliament have presented more than sixty inquiries to the government concerning the spread of avian flu in Egypt. The author presented both Mahdī ‘Ākif and Ahmad Nazīf’s statements about the way the government is handling the disease.