Date of source: Sunday, December 18, 2005
The author discusses Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, visit to Pakistan, and the discrimination and persecution of Christians in the Islamic world.
Date of source: Sunday, December 18, 2005
The convicted murderer of Theo van Gogh, has said in court that the United States, the Netherlands and anyone who respects the laws of those countries is a legitimate target for Islamic holy warriors.
Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
The author examines the results of the parliamentary elections, the success of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the possible ways forward for the ruling National Democratic Party.
Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
The author examines the new Egyptian parliament, arguing that Egypt is on the road to reform and that the silent, apathetic, majority must now participate in the political process. He also states that Egyptians should not surrender to fear just because the Muslim Brotherhood controls around 20...
Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
The author examines the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood, the way in which the American administration’s focus on democracy has benefited the group in Egypt and the dangers of abrupt political reform.
Date of source: Sunday, December 4, 2005
Yousuf Sidhom writes about the Washington conference, whose resolutions have prompted a varied response within Egypt, with some calling the conference an act of treachery, and others attempting to understand the reasons for such a gathering.
Date of source: Sunday, December 4, 2005
Tarek Heggy details the various ways in which the Copts are oppressed and argues that if the matter is not dealt with in Egypt, it will be discussed abroad.
Date of source: Sunday, December 4, 2005
A speech delivered by Magdi Khalil at the "Status of Democracy and Freedoms in the Middle East” Conference, held in Washington during the period 16-19 November 2005, in which he discusses the definition of a minority, and the international community rules in relation to the treatment of minority...
Date of source: Sunday, November 20, 2005
The author predicts some of the resolutions that might come out of the Washington Conference on "Supporting democratic change for Muslims and Christians in Egypt.”
Date of source: Sunday, November 20, 2005
The author argues that the issue of the Muslim-Christian divide must be addressed and states that successive governments have sat back and watched the growing fundamentalism and politicization of religion within Egypt.