Arab West Report Egyptian press summaries and media research for dialogue

Husām Armanius, his wife and two daughters were found stabbed to death in New Jersey April 6, 2011, the same way Priest Dā’ud Butrus of Shatb Church was murdered in Asyut.

Al-Dustūr reports on Muslims and Christians celebrating the Virgin Mary Festival

Yūsuf Wahīb comments on monks and monasteries in Egypt and discusses monks’ important role in the country since Roman times.

The autobiography of a former Muslim Brotherhood member has been banned by the Islamic Research Academy. However critics expected that it would be heralded by scholars as a warning against fundamentalism.

A secret front formed by bishops in Upper Egypt is discussing the idea of choosing a bishop to compete for the papal chair in case of Pope Shenouda’s death.

The article presents an interview with the fundamentalist cleric Ahmad al-Mahallāwī.

Rashā Lābīb reports about women and Christians participating in the parliament elections.

The following lines provide a resume of the history of the celebration of the Holy Family celebrated annually in the Upper Egyptian village of Jabal al-Tayr. Moreover, the media shed light on the influence of the financial crisis in Egypt on the celebration.

Former AWR intern David Grant reports on the state of Egyptian journalism at the present time; highlighting common themes, problems and dilemnas. He concludes his analysis with a look forward to how the Egyptian print media may develop in the next five years.

Drs. Hulsman and Dr. Burslem provide a detailed report on Muslim-Christian relations based on a review of Dr. Hugh Goddard’s book, commenting on a number of issues including Western perceptions, mis-interpretations, and examples of recent incidents involving Muslims and Christians.