Date of source: Sunday, February 28, 2010
This article stresses that passing a unified law for houses of worship will not resolve sectarian tensions entirely. The author argues that the public attitude against building churches has to change.
Date of source: Sunday, February 28, 2010
State officials and Coptic leaders gathered in Shubrā to reflect on the reasons behind the recent sectarian disputes, and to face the main problems confronting Copts in Egypt. Such issues include the common draft law of houses of worship, especially regarding disputes about building churches,...
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Dr. Mufīd Shihāb, Egyptian State Minister for Legal Affairs and Legislative Councils declared that the discussion of human rights conditions in Egypt at the International Council did not accuse Egypt.
Date of source: Friday, February 12, 2010
‘Alī al-Dīn Hilāl does not agree with establishing a quota in the Parliament on a religious basis.
Date of source: Thursday, February 18, 2010
The author reflects on the Coptic demonstrations of in Tahrīr Square and their dangerous consequences.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
For the first time, a Coptic woman is nominated to parliament for al-Husayn district.
Date of source: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Zakī highlights the problem of a church in al-Ma‘mūrah, a coastal city near Alexandria.
Date of source: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Al-Jumhūryyah interviews ‘Alī al-Sammān, the head of the Interfaith Dialogue Committee of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs.
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A round up of articles commenting on memorials in Egypt and abroad for the victims of the Naj‘ Hammādī killings on Coptic Christmas Eve. Two commenters also reflect on incidents which demonstrate a national unity that surpasses religious difference.
Date of source: Thursday, February 11, 2010
The article deals with the spread of Islam in the West and its consequent increase of fears of it.