Date of source: Thursday, June 14, 2007
A new sectarian incident took place in al-Dukhaylah province in Alexandria when some Muslims attacked a Coptic Orthodox Church after a normal quarrel between Muslim and Christian children. The attack left 25 injured on both sides and damages to the church building.
Date of source: Saturday, June 16, 2007
‘Aṭif Farūq reports on the case files by Dr.
Imān al-Zaynī against the American University in Cairo [AUC].
Date of source: Wednesday, June 6, 2007
The author discusses the role of the state in the preservation of human rights. He believes that it is a globalized issue which serves international interests and targets. This globalization means a commitment to international society’s concepts of human rights.
Date of source: Saturday, June 9, 2007
The author fiercely attacks Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm, accusing him of giving up his values, inciting hatred between people and resorting to any means to acquire foreign funding. He also hints that Ibrāhim must be tried on the charge of damaging Egypt’s national security.
Date of source: Saturday, June 9, 2007
Kamill Ḥalīm, the chairman of Coptic Assembly of America [www.copticassembly.com/], has sent a letter to the U.S. ambassador in Cairo requesting the U.S. to cut its aid to Egypt because of its bad record regarding human rights.
Date of source: Thursday, June 7, 2007
Pope Shenouda’s political stances shed negative light on the Coptic Orthodox Church and have helped in the establishment of the Coptic opposition. He is also responsible for the angry reaction of the international community toward Egypt and Islam.
Date of source: Friday, June 15, 2007
The author discusses a documentary film about garbage collectors in Egypt. The film discussed the success of these garbage collectors in cleaning most areas in Cairo, and also their success in recycling roughly 90% of the collected garbage through simple means.
Date of source: Sunday, June 10, 2007
The article talks about the sectarian threat which Egypt faces as clashes between Muslims and Copts have been consecutively occurring sine 1972. The author believes that the deep wounds that have inflicted Egypt over the past 40 years are still unable to heal.
Date of source: Saturday, June 2, 2007
The Coptic Group for Church Reform is the signature that recently appeared in an announcement distributed in churches and on Web sites. The real identity of the group is as of yet unknown, providing an opportunity for rumors to spread. All the group pamphlets are opposed to Bishop Bīshūy.
Date of source: Friday, June 1, 2007
Michael Munīr made a declaration before the U.S. Congress accusing the Egyptian government of turning a blind eye to the increasing aggression against Copts in Egypt. He also criticized the “penetration” of the Muslim Brotherhood in all the governmental and security institutions in Egypt.