Date of source: Monday, February 25, 2008
As the ruling National Democratic Party has enrolled a number of Copts in its lists for the upcoming local councils elections in the southern governorate of Minia, the author believes it is a political exploitation of Copts within the party’s campaign.
Date of source: Thursday, February 14, 2008
A conference on inter-religious dialogue will be held in Cairo on February 25-26. The Vatican ambassador announced the conference and highlighted the Vatican’s wish to enforce relationships between different religions.
Date of source: Monday, February 11, 2008
Dr. Hasanayn Kushk conducted a study that revealed the increasing number of Christian prisoners in Egyptian prisons. The study presents numbers and percentages and discusses the possible reasons behind them.
Date of source: Sunday, February 3, 2008
Although the ancient Monastery of Apa Bare in Minia has been attacked 13 times over the past three years, local authorities obstinately refuse to allow the construction of a wall to protect unarmed monks.
Date of source: Sunday, February 3, 2008
The article reports on a forum for inter-religious dialogue that was arranged by the Ministry of Endowments and the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services [CEOSS].
Date of source: Friday, January 25, 2008
The author, Iqbāl Barakah, presents a review of ’bits and pieces’ of incidents where Muslim-Christian relations were concerned, believing that there are parties who fan the flames of sedition.
Date of source: Sunday, January 13, 2008
January 7 is the day when Copts, in accordance with the Coptic calendar, celebrate Christmas. The occasion received a significant amount of attention in the Egyptian press that published a considerable number of articles about Coptic issues in general and the Christmas celebrations in particular....
Date of source: Saturday, January 12, 2008
A conflict over a piece of land leads to the destruction of four cells in a monastery in Upper Egypt
Date of source: Sunday, December 9, 2007
Two Coptic girls have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
The article is an interview with the head of Minia’s Security Department Gen. Muḥammad Nūr al-Dīn who assures that clashes between Muslims and Christians from Jabal al-Tayr village have been resolved.