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Date of source: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
15 Egyptian independent newspapers refused to publish their publications on October 7, 2007. Other newspapers criticized the gesture and its motivations, choosing instead to express themselves “positively.” Freedom of the press is a pivotal issue in Egyptian media nowadays.
Date of source: Monday, October 8, 2007
The American Coptic Union issues a statement expressing its regret with the continuing phenomenon of the disappearance of Christian girls, and claims that half a million girls were kidnapped in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, October 4, 2007
The author hails Bishop Marqus of Shubrā al-Khaymah as being an open-minded clergyman who has taken a decisive stance with key problems that the Coptic Orthodox Church has recently faced.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
In the article, scores of thinkers comment on the proposed platform of the political party of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.
Date of source: Monday, October 1, 2007
Pope Shenouda fiercely denounced the rumors spread concerning a Coptic flag that precedes an alleged intention to establish a Coptic theocracy in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, September 27, 2007
Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá, coordinator of the laymen’s conference, has reportedly criticized the Secretary of the Holy Synod Bishop Bīshūy for exploiting the ongoing church’s conference on doctrine in al-Fayyūm to settle old scores.
Date of source: Friday, September 28, 2007
New applicants to the Coptic Orthodox Church’s Seminary were astonished when asked to submit their voting cards as an obligatory paper for housing. The church has stated it is an attempt at encouraging Copts to effectively participate in politics.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The Egyptian press is still focusing on the case of the four editors-in-chief who were sentenced to jail for spreading rumors and false information about President Mubārak’s health condition. While some observers denounce the jail penalty, others believe that journalists who do not adhere to the...
Date of source: Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Hānī al-‘Aṣar reports on the opinions of Muslim and Christian thinkers about the phenomenon of sectarian clashes in Alexandria.
Date of source: Friday, September 28, 2007
The phenomenon of Christians organizing Iftār banquets for Muslims during the month of Ramad...
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.