Date of source: Sunday, August 7, 2005
Is Egypt a police State? The question is frequently raised at home and abroad. Since we are on the threshold of all-encompassing reforms, especially on the political level, the issue warrants candid, transparent discussion.
Date of source: Thursday, August 4, 2005
Hours after President Mubārak announced his candidacy in the presidential elections, the Holy Synod met to sign a document pledging allegiance to Mubārak.
Date of source: Monday, August 1, 2005
Before he traveled to the US, Pope Shenouda III talked to al-Ahrām about the next presidential elections and discussed many issues in Egypt and abroad.
Date of source: Sunday, July 24, 2005
The statement issued by the church in support of the nomination of Mubārak for a new presidential term has triggered diverse reactions from Coptic commentators.
Date of source: Monday, July 25, 2005
Midhat Qilādā laments the accusations of being a traitor that have been filed against him. He lists 16 reasons why he is seen as a Coptic traitor.
Date of source: Saturday, July 23, 2005
Mr. President; peace be upon you, may God offer you the love and trust of your people. I am a 77-year-old Coptic journalist. I have spent most of my life reading and pursuing actions and events in order to find the right way to lead a prosperous future in a world full of problems and struggles. I...
Date of source: Sunday, July 24, 2005
The world is witnessing a sharp increase in the incidence of terrorist activities, especially in the Arab region. Terrorism does more than harm security and stability; it also stands in the way of economic progress and investment—and thus in the allocation of job opportunities.
Date of source: Saturday, July 23, 2005 to Friday, July 29, 2005
Some American newspapers are relentlessly waging an attack on Egypt for no reason. The Washington Post is one of the loudest voices criticizing the Egyptian government.
Date of source: Friday, July 15, 2005
One of the issues discussed during the seminar about reform in Egypt held in Montreal was how a minority social or cultural group might find suitable positions in state institutions.
Date of source: Monday, June 20, 2005
Several Israeli and Palestinian figures appeared during a recent seminar at theGW Marriott Hotel on the Cairo-Suez desert highway on peace in the Middle East region. The seminar was organized by the UN Information Center. The Israelis and Palestinians pretended they were defending the Palestinians...