Date of source: Monday, June 30, 2008
The Abū Fānā ordeal continues to steal the limelight in the press. Some newspapers try to provide plans and documents related to the issue. From his residence in the United States, Pope Shenouda III called to postpone the negotiations until all culprits in the attacks against the monks are captured...
Date of source: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Drs. Hulsman comments on the reactions of Christian organizations to the recent sectarian incidents in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
National newspapers’ senior writers took advantage of the unfortunate incidents at al-Mahallah al-Kubrá to call on the regime to impose tougher restrictions on freedom of expression.
Date of source: Monday, June 2, 2008
Members of tribal communities attacked a Coptic Orthodox monastery in al-Minia. The vandals destroyed buildings that are owned by the monastery and set fire to the monastery’s farm. Moreover, they abducted three monks and insulted and tortured them for hours.
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Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
The Arabic Network Human Rights Information criticizes the Egyptian authorities for breaking into a satellite equipments company to seize a number of on-air devices.
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
The article details the findings presented by the National Council for Human Rights on the condition of human rights in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, April 14, 2008
The article describes a homicidal incident which involved two brothers who killed their sister to avenge the family’s honor and dignity.
Date of source: Sunday, March 23, 2008
Robeir al-Faris reviews different articles in the Egyptian press this month related to Muslim-Christian relations. In particular he mentions a new joint Muslim-Christian Web site and an article that cites the al-Ahrām obituary page to prove that Copts are not being persecuted.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Al-Sa‘dāwī reports on reactions of the Coptic Orthodox Church to Max Michel’s allegations that he has a CD that contains information about the increasing number of conversion cases of Coptic Orthodox under the mandate of Pope Shenouda III.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The article reports on the inauguration ceremony of Michael Meunier’s new foundation ’Hand in Hand for Egypt’ that has been approved by Egyptian authorities.