Date of source: Sunday, January 31, 2010
Al-Jumhūriyah interviews Dr. Muhammad Kamāl, professor of political science at Cairo University.
Date of source: Monday, February 1, 2010
The Egyptian press discusses the recent visit of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and responses from various commentators. The papers also note Pope Shenouda’s refusal to receive the delegation from the committee.
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In his speech made on January 24, 2010 to mark the occasion of Police Day, President Mubārak condemned the criminal attack of Naj‘ Hammādī and blamed the religious institutions who should have an enlightening discourse that urges moderation. He also stated that the intellectuals and men of...
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Dr. Ahmad Fathī Surūr, president of the People’s Assembly criticizes a report from the European parliament into the events of Najc Hammādī.
Date of source: Sunday, January 24, 2010
The European Parliament has condemned the “systematic persecution” of Christians in Egypt and Malaysia. Egyptian diplomats worked in vain to prevent Egypt and Malaysia being tarred with the same brush. Some people criticized the decision as being the work of right-wing Christian European groups and...
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The delegation of the US Committee for Religious Freedom has visited Egypt in as part of its annual tour in different countries in the world. The visit to Egypt followed recent sectarian conflicts in Naj‘ Hammādī. The committee was received with a lot of criticism and many observers cast doubt on...
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Many international bodies and institutions have commented on the attacks of Naj‘ Hammādī. US Congress members have sent President Mubārak a message urging him to take prompt action over the crime. Some observers considered the Congress message and other organizations’ calls to be rejected as...
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Amidst the public uproar created by the attacks of Najc Hammādī, many voices are still heard in the Egyptian press hailing the Egyptian national unity highlighting examples of the historical deep-rooted cordial relationships between Muslims and Christians there. Many people denounced the foreign...
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No lawyer has agreed to defend Girgis Bārūmī Girgis, the young Coptic man who is facing charges of raping a Muslim minor in Farshūt. In its first session, the Criminal Court in Qena asked the Syndicate of Lawyers to assign public lawyers to defend the suspect and delayed the start of the trial to...
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In its reporting on the incidents of Naj‘ Hammādī, the press focused on the different analyses of the incident; the possible motives and causes. While many people blamed MPs and governmental institutions, others blamed the media and extremist religious discourse. Many observers criticized the...
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The Azhar Grand Imām and the Minister of Endowments headed to Naj‘ Hammādī for the Friday prayers and to offer their condolences to Bishop Kyrillos and the victims' families. They both stated that Islam is innocent of such crime and stressed the significance of preserving the national unity. In Naj...
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Newspapers reported on official and governmental figueres’ greetings to Pope Shenouda on Christmas in spite of the negative feelings Naj‘ Hammādī’s attacks have left in the atmosphere.
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Besides the intensive news reports on the incidents in Naj‘ Hammādī, the press also published many articles discussing the possible reasons behind sectarian tensions and the possible solutions. Three main domains have been mainly principally highlighted to end sectarianism in Egypt; passing a...
Date of source: Thursday, January 14, 2010
The National Council for Human Rights will reword its report on the incidents of Naj‘ Hammādī due to the strong language of primary report drafted by Georgette Qillīnī. The press also highlighted tensions between Qillīnī and Bishop Kyrillos. Pope Shenouda’s Wednesday sermon witnessed angry Coptic...
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Updates, comments and press releases are still being published in the Egyptian press on the incidents of the drive-by shooting in Naj‘ Hammādī on Coptic Christmas Eve. The following lines shed lights on the press reports published on the seventh and eighth of January.
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The following is a review of the Egyptian press coverage of the Christmas attacks in Najc Hammādī’s, from January 9, 2010 until the present
Date of source: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The People’s Assembly yesterday held a session to discuss the Christmas criminal attacks in Naj‘ Hammādī. MP Georgette Qillīnī led a heated argument and criticized the governor of Qena for ignoring Copts’ welfare and for his reluctance to defend Copts. Bishop Kyrillos does not seem optimistic about...
Date of source: Monday, September 7, 2009
A Coptic organization called on Copts inside Egypt and abroad to organize a strike on September 11 in memory of the Coptic victims of sectarian attacks over the past 28 years. The call created controversy. While many supported it as a protest against the hardship of Copts’ reality in Egypt, others...
Date of source: Sunday, September 6, 2009
The author reports some opinions around the issue of establishing a unified law of houses of worship.
Date of source: Sunday, August 30, 2009
Some newspapers are still reflecting on the recent rumor about the death of Pope Shenouda III and an alleged prophecy that his secretary Bishop Yu’annis will succeed him to the See of Saint Mark.