Date of source: Saturday, October 13, 2007
In a prolonged interview with Sanā’ al-Sa‘īd of al-Usbū‘, Pope Shenouda III spoke about a number of important issues in the Arab world.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Leader of expatriate Copts ‘Adlī Abādīr attacks the Egyptian regime and Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm.
Date of source: Thursday, October 11, 2007
The grand Imām of the Azhar’s declarations about the Islamic punishment imposed on people who spread rumors that hurt others has increased tension in press milieus. Journalists reacted fiercely to the grand Iimām’s declarations and called for his resignation.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Coptic youth have called for a rally in opposition to an upcoming conference in the U.S. that will discuss the problems of Copts in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Aḥmad Imbābī reports on the statements of ‘Isām Dirbālah, a leading member in the Shūrá Council of the al-Jamā‘ah al-Islāmīyah, about al-Jamā‘ah’s annoyance with the new fashion of low-rider trousers.
Date of source: Monday, October 15, 2007
Huwaydī expresses his fears over a meeting that is expected to take place between Pope Shenouda, Pope Benedict XVI, and 38 prominent Muslim scholars and preachers to discuss Muslim Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, October 8, 2007
An American study emphasizes that U.S. battle against extremism should be carried out by supporting democratization, even if this leads to moderate Islamists coming to power because they can be a wall of defense against extremists and hardliners.
Date of source: Sunday, October 7, 2007
‘Amr Fārūq accuses Coptic activists in the West and their organizations of trying to inflame the situation in Egypt by promoting sectarianism.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
15 Egyptian independent newspapers refused to publish their publications on October 7, 2007. Other newspapers criticized the gesture and its motivations, choosing instead to express themselves “positively.” Freedom of the press is a pivotal issue in Egyptian media nowadays.
Date of source: Friday, January 5, 2007
In his interview with Sanā’ al-Sa‘īd, Pope Shenouda does not expect a quick solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without first achieving Arabic harmony. He also discussed issues related to U.S. aid, foreign interference, the Iranian case, illegal emigration, and other Egypt-related issues.