Date of source: Tuesday, September 24, 2002
The Journalist´s Association told the American ambassador that any intervention in the policy of the Egyptian press is not acceptable. The association made it clear that freedom of expression which guarantees the right of expressing “a different opinion,” is one of its principles.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Ragab was shocked reading an article in the Washington Post attacking the court which sentenced Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim. Ragab called the writer ‘unfair.´ More upsetting was that the writer argued that the court ruling did not conform with the $2 billion which represents the annual US aid to...
Date of source: Monday, July 22, 2002
The July Revolution brought about the formation of the Nassarist Party while Islamists who worship God and work to maintain the identity of the Egyptian people have had no party up to this very moment. Nasserists have a party despite the fact that Nasserist ideologies have no place now. However,...
Date of source: Monday, April 1, 2002
The editor-in-chief and board chairman of Sawt Al-Umma were sentenced to six months imprisonment on the charge of allegedly defaming a businessman. Many national and international press and human rights organizations expressed their dissatisfaction and concern regarding this sentence.
Date of source: Thursday, February 23, 2006
The head of Der Spiegel’s office in Cairo interviews the Egyptian Nobel laureate novelist Najīb Mahfouz, who gives his views on some controversial matters such as the Arab-West conflict and the freedom of expression.
Date of source: Sunday, February 26, 2006
In this article, Sulymān Yousuf Yousuf presents his opinion regarding the different dimensions of the Coptic issue. He believes that conferences held in the US and Switzerland on problems facing Copts are the first step toward internationalizing the Coptic issue.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
In response to the offensive cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, first published by the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten in September 2005, moderate Egyptian preacher, ‘Amr Khālid has revealed an initiative to engage in dialogue with Danish youth and intellectuals in a bid to find common...
Date of source: Sunday, February 26, 2006
The writers discuss the failure to enact a law, promised two years ago by President Mubārak, to cancel the imprisonment penalty against journalists in publishing cases, citing several recent rulings of imprisonment against journalists.
Date of source: Saturday, February 25, 2006
The author stresses the need to defend freedoms, particularly freedom of expression, but within a framework of respect for others’ faiths and beliefs.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
The author remembers the accomplishments of late Father George Qanawātī and his valuable contribution to cultural life in Egypt and dialogue between Muslims and Christians.