Date of source: Sunday, June 10, 2007
The article presents an interview between Watani newspaper and Dr. Muhammad Guweili. Dr. Guweili discusses the importance of having one law to regulate the construction of houses of worship, be they designed for Muslims or Christians. He considers what obstacles would need to be overcome in order...
Date of source: Sunday, April 29, 2007
In a joint statement, 11 organizations have called on Parliament to rapidly issue a unified law for houses of worship that would effectively activate the principle of citizenship.
Date of source: Sunday, April 22, 2007
The article is based on an interview with the head of the Suggestions and Complaints Committee in the People’s Assembly on the long-awaited unified law for houses of worship.
Date of source: Sunday, April 22, 2007
A year has passed since sectarian clashes took place in Alexandria; however the report of a fact-finding parliamentary committee on the incidents has not yet been discussed in the People’s Assembly.
Date of source: Sunday, March 4, 2007
University professors and human rights members express their views about the modification of the Egyptian Constitution.
Date of source: Sunday, February 25, 2007
An in-depth look at the third annual report of the Citizenship Committee of the National Council for Human Rights [NCHR]. Particular focus is placed on missing Coptic women and the complaints that are lodged against public institutions.
Date of source: Sunday, December 10, 2006
The author discusses the rising trend of Islamists throughout the Arab world, and warns of the step backwards for democracy if electing a parliament ruled by Islamists.
Date of source: Sunday, November 5, 2006
Father Nasīf writes in response to Dr. Ahmad al-Tayyīb, the former muftī of Egypt, who accused Christianity of being a religion that calls for violence and where reason is absent.
Date of source: Sunday, August 27, 2006
Many people are arguing about ignoring religion on Egyptian identification cards. Some support the idea and others reject it.
Date of source: Sunday, August 20, 2006
The author outlines a number of views on the controversial issue of whether to remove the religion reference from Egyptian identity documents.