Date of source: Thursday, May 27, 1999 to Wednesday, June 2, 1999
NGO representatives and activists for human and women’s rights stepped up their campaign this week against the proposed NGO law in a bid to prevent it from being passed by the People’s Assembly. NGOs believe that the bill infringes upon their autonomy and inhibits civil action.
Date of source: Friday, August 21, 1998
The author asks the editor of al-Shaab not to attack important institutions of Islam such as the sheikh of the Azhar since this harms Islam.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 6, 1998
A preacher forbids the celebration of Egypt’s most popular feast.
Date of source: Thursday, March 19, 1998
Journalists are imprisoned, and the freedom of the media is questioned.
Date of source: Thursday, March 12, 1998
Following a meeting with President Hosni Mubarak, who criticized sensational elements in the Egyptian press, the Supreme Press Council started to regulate the press market.
Date of source: Thursday, March 5, 1998
Cairo times reviews the cases of journalists sentenced for liable and reviews Al-Destour’s