Date of source: Monday, November 16, 2009
Ever since the draft law for unified houses of worship was submitted to the People’s Assembly in 2005 Christians, human rights activists and politicians have hoped that it would lead to an effectuation of the law and end to the problems that arise due to church building. However the draft law has...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
A dispute over a piece of land near a monastery should not be allowed to escalate into a sectarian conflict, as happened with Abū Fānā, and people should be cautious regarding those who misuse the Internet to promote their own agendas.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
While President Sarkozy’s remarks about the niqāb spark debate in France and the Middle East, a report on Israeli atrocities in the Gaza strip is largely ignored by the U.S. media, showing how far we need to go to achieve ’fair and balanced’ reporting.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
This issue presents a number of interesting articles on cases of sedition on Egypt, further commentary on the speech of President Obama, and the recent ongoings in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: Thursday, June 18, 2009
U.S. President Obama’s visit to Egypt grips the attention of the country, and the media.
Date of source: Saturday, June 6, 2009
This week sees a number of special reports from CIDT interns, including recent developments in the case of the Abū Fānā monastery, and the H1N1 (swine) flu epidemic, and comments on President Barack Obama’s speech at Cairo University.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
This week sees a number of articles that comment on the H1N1 epidemic that has prompted authorities in Egypt to call for the mass-culling of pigs throughout the country. Comments are also made on President Obama’s upcoming visit to Egypt, and the practice of misyār marriages.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A number of revenge conflict stories have made the headlines in recent weeks. Worryingly however it seems that those involved are starting to direct their anger toward members of reconciliation committees who are trying to help solve the conflict.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Minister Zaqzūq has called on Muslims to visit the al-Aqsá mosque while for the first time ever an Israeli musician has performed in Cairo. Both events have raised fears about the normalization of relations with Israel.
Date of source: Sunday, May 31, 2009
This issue deals with Obama’s upcoming trip to Egypt, further developments in the H1N1 (swine) flu epidemic, the new report on religious freedom issued by the U.S. State Department, and sheds light on new developments in the al-Zaytun terrorist attack.