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A Coptic Orthodox newspaper is withdrawn. Rumors spread about the involvement of Waṭanī and the Egyptian security apparatus. Meanwhile, Yūsuf Sīdhum, editor-in-chief of Waṭanī declared that the Supreme Council of Journalism was responsible.
Sulaymān Shafīq presents a brief overview of the history of Waṭanī since its establishment in 1958 until now. He divides the developments of the 49-year old institution into four main phases.
The following article presents the case of a young woman, Inas Fakhri Faragallah Girgis, who’s request to continue with her Masters degree have repeatedly been postponed, despite first having been approved by her university’s Faculty of Law.
The article discusses a recent proposal by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to establish a Mediterranean Union. Sidhom considers how successful this initiative could be, and how history has shaped democracy throughout the Mediterranean.
The author discusses the issue of books in Egypt spreading the ideal of sedition. He questions why these books are permitted to be published, and stresses the damage that this causes to the principles of citizenship.
Youssef Sidhom discusses the influential role that Pope Shenouda has played in the Coptic Orthodox Church. He refers to the pope as a “milestone” in Coptic Orthodox history, particularly when considering his role in furthering the church’s participation in the social infrastructure in Egypt.
Ayman ʿĀshūr concluded that everyone must respond strongly to attempts to manipulate religion in order to protect Islam and Christianity. al-Ahrām al-‘Arabī wrote about “Who is responsible for the escalation of the Copts’ crisis?” Discussions about the succession of Pope Shenouda continue.
Sulaymān Shāfīq imposes his personal perspective on the recent conflict between the Coptic Orthodox Church and Waṭanī newspaper, believing that the conflict occurred due to the different policies in running the two institutions.
The article discusses the Coptic Orthodox Church’s disagreements with Waṭanī newspaper and its intention to issue several newspapers that address church’s issues.
The author discusses the recent cases of Christians who converted to Islam and wish to re-convert to Christianity. He wonders at what point freedom of belief ends and discrimination begins.

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