Date of source: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
The Muslim Brotherhood’s recent statement on the presidential elections kept the door open for everyone – government and opposition alike. This was no surprise to anyone.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
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Date of source: Saturday, August 20, 2005 to Friday, August 26, 2005
Though some members of Egypt’s Bar Association belong to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, the association has now confronted some of the issues that jeopardize its unity and coherence.
Date of source: Thursday, August 18, 2005
For the first time in the history of Egypt, Egyptian citizens will exercise their constitutional right to elect their president in a free, direct ballot.
Date of source: Saturday, August 20, 2005 to Friday, August 26, 2005
Discussions continue over the revolution of July 23 and the reasons behind its failure to achieve its main aim; democracy. Ahmad Hamroush has previously tackled the golden opportunity the Revolution had to uphold the principles of democracy after the end of the three-year transitional period and...
Date of source: Thursday, August 18, 2005
Coptic Orthodox churches in Canada and eastern America have expressed their support for the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate Husnī Mubārak in the forthcoming presidential elections.
Date of source: Thursday, August 18, 2005
Dr. Nawāl al-Sa‘dāwī is a remarkable figure in Egyptian literature, but she seems to spend more time causing controversy than actually writing, incessantly looking for fame.
Date of source: Saturday, August 20, 2005 to Friday, August 26, 2005
The UNESCO has organized a conference in the Moroccan capital of Rabat on June 14-16, 2005 under the title ‘Enhancing Intercultural Dialogue Based On Tangible Sustainable Initiatives’.
Date of source: Saturday, August 20, 2005 to Friday, August 26, 2005
In a scenario that has already been repeated several times, 31-year-old Coptic lawyer Athanasius William raised the issue of Copts’ joining the Azhar University. When William applied to join the Azhar’s Sharī‘a and Law College, he was denied access in accordance with the university’s rules that...
Date of source: Wednesday, August 17, 2005
When freedom of expression does not exist, scholars, who should be coming up with fatwas to making our lives easier, lose the spirit of innovation.