Date of source: Friday, October 30, 2009
Al-Usbū‘ reports on the U.S administration report on international religious freedom.
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Many observers wrote analytical articles about the reality of sectarian strife in Egypt. Once again, many people highlighted the important role of the media and bemoaned the negative role that some of the media plays in creating tensions. Many authors also criticized the intermingling of religion...
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.
Date of source: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Sunday, January 24, 2010
Many Muslims and Christians participated in the funeral of the four Copts who died while trying to rescue a Muslim man who had fallen into a cesspool.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
While Girgis Bārūmī Girgis denied having raped the Muslim minor girl, the girl confirmed the rape. The forensic report, however, proved a recent rupture in the hymen.
Date of source: Friday, January 22, 2010
The article deals with the incidents that took place in Qena over the last year, showing that they were not actually sectarian.
Date of source: Friday, January 22, 2010
The article highlights the three reports issued by the People’s Assembly, the National Council for Human Rights, and the Egyptian Council for Human Rights after the incidents of Naj‘ Hammādī.
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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...
Date of source: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The security forces detained a dentist who blackmails his patients into having sex with him, forcing them to continue by threatening them with the photos he takes.