Date of source: Saturday, November 8, 2014
The author believes that two years into his papacy, Pope Tawadros II appears more interested in travelling than tending to his congregation and the Church’s internal problems. He believes this has led to discontent among Copts and a split in the ranks of the Church. An element of this split is the...
Date of source: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
BBC: UAE refuses revolutions and supresses opposition
The BBC have said that the United Arab Emirates, one of the most stable countries in the Middle East, does not tolerate any opposition, preferring to oppose the uprisings of the Arab Spring. It has stated that there is no doubt that it has been...
Date of source: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Saʿd al-Dīn Ibrāhīm underlines the need for a dialogue with the Muslim Brotherhood, since they are part of the Egyptian society and most families have relatives with links to them. Discussing the conditionality of such a dialogue, Ibrāhīm makes it clear that any sort of violence against people...
Date of source: Monday, February 16, 2015
The American newspaper "The Washington Times" reported that American President Barak Obama met last week with representatives of the Muslim Brotherhood who were part of a delegation of Islamist leaders to the White House. The newspaper added that Obama spoke with the 14 leaders for more than an...
Date of source: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Amnesty International: Egyptian officials deceive the world by calling to respect human rights
Nicolas Piauchaud, Director of Amnesty International’s human rights campaign in Egypt, criticised Egyptian officials for advocating respect for human rights during the UN General Assembly. In regards to...
Date of source: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
International Business Times: There is no economy and development without respect for human rights
The British newspaper ‘Business International Times’ commented on the human rights situation in Egypt, stating that there could not be development without respect for human rights. The statement...
Date of source: Monday, February 16, 2015
Washington Times reports on a meeting between Obama and the Brotherhood behind closed doors
The American newspaper "The Washington Times" reported that American President Barak Obama met last week with representatives of the Muslim Brotherhood who were part of a delegation of Islamist leaders to...