Date of source: Sunday, April 27, 2008
The Supreme Administrative Court has referred an appeal filed by a number of Christian-born converts to Islam but returned to their birth religion. This move went against a previous ruling that required identity cards to note that they had converted from Islam.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Administrative Court of Justice has decided to cancel the Supreme Council of Culture’s decision to award Poet Hilmī Sālim the State Prize for Excellence in literature.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
In the article, Hibah al-Sharqāwī reviews a number of laws which she believes are meant to silence the opposition against the political regime.
Date of source: Saturday, April 19, 2008
The article reviews clashes that took place between security forces and protesters of the city of al-Mahallah al-Kubrá on April 6 and 7.
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
A U.S. report concludes that Islamists and the food crisis threaten the stability of Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, April 17, 2008
The author says that Safwat al-Sharīf comments at the Shūrá council about the restraint of security apparatus in al-Mahallah al-Kubrá’s demonstrations were totally untrue.
Date of source: Monday, March 31, 2008
While the majority of Muslims call to boycott The Netherlands because of the offensive movie ’Fitna,’ some extremists attacked Dutch interests in certain countries. However, Dr, ‘Alī Jum‘ah, the muftī of Egypt explained the way he reacted: “I carried the Glorious Qur’ān, kissed it and read it for...
Date of source: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Dr. Rafīq Habīb calls for the Christian minorities within Arab nations to maintain a good relationship with moderate Islamic trends that support pluralism instead of Islamic extremism that tends to disrespect and eliminate the other.
Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Church leaders described the law that prevents demonstrations in houses of worship as an unprecedented step that aims to deprive Copts of their rights.
Date of source: Saturday, April 5, 2008
On his way back from a short visit to the U.K., Pope Shenouda was improperly asked to undergo a body search and a security screening at London’s Heathrow Airport. The procedure prompted the Egyptian ambassador in London to submit a complaint to the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the...