Date of source: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Some might have expected the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) to pay gratitude to the Copts in the parliamentary elections, but in fact, only one Copt was nominated by the NDP in the Ghurbāl constituency in Alexandria.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
The sectarian tensions in Alexandria are linked by the author to the electoral campaign between Copts and Muslims in Alexandria.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Several key figures of the Muslim Brotherhood had visited Khilla in his office, promising to support his election campaign, but the Brotherhood later broke its promise.
Date of source: Monday, October 17, 2005
A press review of articles concerning the allegedly anti-Islamic play performed in the Mar Girgis Church in Alexandria, which prompted angry demonstrations from Muslims.