Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999 to Wednesday, February 10, 1999
Only 43 suspected militants out of 107 defendants listed on the indictment bill were present at the opening of the military trial on Monday of leading figures in Egypt’s second largest, but more violent, militant organization -- Islamic Jihad.
Date of source: Monday, February 8, 1999
The author argues against the hisba-courts and the self-appointed guardians of Islam. These guardians live in an age of lies, twisting of facts, dodging, forgery and theft. Yes, they steal, hide, shadow, cheat and lie about God, his Prophet and the believers. He continues to argue that sheikh...
Date of source: Sunday, February 7, 1999 to Saturday, February 13, 1999
State repression of the Muslim Brotherhood Movement has increased considerably in recent years, according to a report released by the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) on January 12.
Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999
The article discusses the task of the mufti and the distinction between the work of the mufti and that of the sheikh of the Azhar.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 2, 1999
After well over 20 years of trials to issue a unified Personal Status Law for all Christian churches in Egypt, the People’s Assembly will discuss a tentative law if it secures the approval of the Ministry of Justice. Although the majority of Christian churches in Egypt approved the draft law, it...
Date of source: Monday, February 1, 1999
The patriotic attitude of the Copts and their desire to save their country is seen in their view on Jerusalem.
Date of source: Monday, February 1, 1999
During the recent period, many writers were attacking Pope Shenouda because of his decision to exclude every Christian from the rituals of the church if he visited Jerusalem.
Date of source: Monday, February 1, 1999
The author writes Dr. Selim Naguib, head of the Canadian Coptic Association, without mentioning him by name, insulted him for an article he wrote saying Copts in Egypt are not persecuted.
Date of source: Friday, January 29, 1999
The article is an attack on an article published recently on the issue of el-Koshh in Time Magazine.
Date of source: Thursday, January 28, 1999
The famous Christian businessman stresses national unity of Muslims and Christians.