Date of source: Sunday, December 2, 2007
The General Citizenship Conference was held on November 25, 2007 and was sponsored by the National Council for Human Rights. The Egyptian press covered the incident from different viewpoints.
Date of source: Saturday, December 1, 2007
A U.S. center for teaching English at the Azhar University is believed by many Azhar scholars and students to be interfering in Muslims’ affairs.
Date of source: Saturday, November 24, 2007
The article reviews three separate articles published by al-Usbū‘ on recent statements of the prominent Coptic businessman Najīb Sawirus, in which he was reported as criticizing the manifesto of the Muslim Brotherhood’s political party as well as the increasing religious trend in society.
Date of source: Saturday, October 20, 2007 to Sunday, October 21, 2007
Upon receiving the Democracy Award, 2007, Hishām Qāsim was subject to severe attacks in the Egyptian press. Over two days Qāsim reported the details of his visit to the U.S., his meeting with George Bush and his comments on the issue.
Date of source: Monday, October 15, 2007
Huwaydī expresses his fears over a meeting that is expected to take place between Pope Shenouda, Pope Benedict XVI, and 38 prominent Muslim scholars and preachers to discuss Muslim Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, October 8, 2007
An American study emphasizes that U.S. battle against extremism should be carried out by supporting democratization, even if this leads to moderate Islamists coming to power because they can be a wall of defense against extremists and hardliners.
Date of source: Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm is a “perambulatory exile.” The international press and political leadership support the cause of Ibrāhīm who is facing eight claims filed against him by influential members of the ruling National Democratic Party in Egypt. More details in the following lines.
Date of source: Saturday, September 29, 2007
The Organization of American Islam Conference opened its branch in Cairo and started its activities by launching a campaign promoting the peaceful call for the freedom of expression.
Date of source: Thursday, August 23, 2007
Muḥammad Ḥijāzī’s conversion has sparked protests in both religious and social milieus; the issue has also affected the political situation. In a display of compassion for Ḥijāzī, a demonstration was held in Italy that called for greater respect of religious freedom in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
The author discusses Ḥajjāj ‘Addūl’s third edition of his book entitled, ‘al-Sahwah al-Nūbīyyah’ [The Nubian Inattention]. ‘Addūl, a Nubian novelist, discusses the problems that Nubians face in Egypt, and why he decided to participate in a Coptic conference held in the U.S.