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Date of source: 29 Sep 2021
Sources from al-ʿArabiyya (al-Arabiya) channel confirmed that Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood youth in Turkey signed a security declaration that prevents them from transferring any money from Turkey to Egypt without proving the source of these funds and the recipient to which they will be transferred....
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 18 May 2021
Deputy Minister of Interior for Prisons Major General Ṭāriq Marzūq said that the campaign is part of a preventative approach to protect prisoners, stressing that there has not been a single case of the virus so far in any Egyptian prison.
He added that prison authorities have vaccinated 5,000...
Reviewed by Dylan Schexnaydre
Translator Dylan Schexnaydre
Date of source: 23 May 2021
115 countries voted “yes” for the resolution, 15 including Egypt, Ethiopia, China, and Russia, voted “no,” and 35 abstained from voting.
Egypt's vote raised human rights concerns about the Egyptian authorities' policy in dealing with citizens and the reason for its refusal of any international...
Reviewed by Dylan Schexnaydre
Translator Dylan Schexnaydre
Date of source: 7 Jun 2021
Thāʿr used to just mean “life for a life,” but now there is a social status element involved. Many people have begun to take pride in taking as many lives as possible, including women and children.
The most recent example of thāʿr in Qinā was one of the most violent incidents to have happened in...
Reviewed by Dylan Schexnaydre
Translator Dylan Schexnaydre
Date of source: 8 Jun 2021
Fawzī graduated in engineering in 1985. In 1991, he got his bachelor’s degree in theology from the University of Wales and became a minister. In 1998, he got his master’s degree, and in 2000, he got his PhD in Theology from the University of Birmingham. In 2012, he became director of the...
Reviewed by Dylan Schexnaydre
Translator Dylan Schexnaydre
Date of source: 9 Jun 2021
Although al-Minyā and other Upper Egypt governorates share several traits such as poverty, lack of education, and tribalism, al-Minyā is distinguished by its large concentration of Copts and their distribution across villages and cities. The governorate contains several churches and monasteries...
Reviewed by Dylan Schexnaydre
Translator Dylan Schexnaydre
Date of source: 14 Jan 2021
From his part, Dr Muḥammad Mukhtār Jumaʿa expressed with appreciation for this letter, calling for the need to spread a culture of international humanitarian peace, and build up a culture of acceptance and coexistence amongst each other. He further affirmed that human peace is a shared goal among...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 11 Sep 2021
During the launch ceremony of the National Strategy for Human Rights, on Saturday 11th of September, in the presence of President al-Sīsī, Marawān said: “The religious field on ID cards is official proof of religion, and is important for arranging rights for both Muslims and Copts, such as divorce...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 29 Jun 2021
The Attorney General added in statements following his return to Egypt from France, saying that: “Today, We return with a number of Egyptian antiquities, a greatly important event for us all, and serves as a message to everyone that Egypt does not leave behind any of its rights, and will recover...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 17 Sep 2021
Architect Aḥmad al-Sayyid Zakī, who designed the mosque, said in a statement to al-Yawm al-Sābiʿ that the design is inspired by the Pharaonic style with Islamic impressions. He added that the emblem of the mosque symbolising religious beliefs of the Pharaohs in order to link them into their worship...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 23 Jun 2021
In response to the criminal court ruling, Ḥanīn posted a video on social media hours before her arrest, on Tuesday, 22nd of June, , in which she expressed her shock and called on president al-Sīsī to intervene in overturning this ruling.
In the video, Ḥanīn said she does not fully understand the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 3 Jun 2021
The Virgin’s Birthday in Dayr al-Janādla
Bishop Andrew [Andrāwus], bishop of Abū Tīj and Ṣadfā and al-Ghanāyim and head of the Coptic-Orthodox Virgin Monastery in al-Janādla in Asyūṭ, announced the celebration of the Virgin’s feast “The Iron Dissolve” at the monastery from 13-28th June. He noted...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 6 Jun 2021
On Saturday, the Episcopal Church concluded the activities of the Synod of the Archdiocese Church for the Anglican Episcopal Church, the last major event headed by Dr. Munīr Ḥanā. Moreover, the church has organised a celebration tomorrow in thanks to his 42 years of service. Next Tuesday, the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 10 Jul 2021
Al-Azhar Observatory stated in a report that it follows all publications of extremist groups issued in Arabic and other foreign languages.
The Observatory reviewed a series of articles that the terrorist organisation “ISIS” had issued through one of its media outlets over a period of several...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 2 Aug 2021
The church revealed that the Coptic Endowment Authority supervises the management of 4,667 acres, with approximately 17 shares owned by 337 endowments, in addition to other endowments in dispute with the Egyptian Endowments Authority.
The church further indicated that the current board of...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 4 Aug 2021
In a statement posted of the diocese’s Facebook page, bishop Maqār said: “We thank God for the safe return of the daughter Raymonda Sāmiḥ. We also extend our sincere thanks to all the leaders of the Ministry of the Interior, especially Major General Maḥmūd Tawfīq, Minister of the Interior, and...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 16 Sep 2021
Opinions varied between supporters and opponents. While some considered that the idea does not contradict with the Islamic civilization, others thought that the Islamic architecture is rich with geometric motifs that obviate the use of pharaonic inscriptions.
Sky News Arabia contacted the Egyptian...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 12 Sep 2021
The President of the Evangelical Community asserted that Egypt is achieving day after day the principles of a modern civil state which is demonstrated by today’s President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sisī announcement.
The President of the Evangelical Community added: “Since the June 30 revolution, Egypt...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 17 Sep 2021
Dr. Māyā Mursī pointed out that the National Council for Women is the national mechanism concerned with the advancement and empowerment of women in Egypt; She highlighted the state’s efforts in confronting all forms of violence against women over the past years in accordance with Article 11 of the...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 16 Sep 2021
In response to the UN Security Council statement, Dr. Sirāj al-Dīn Abū Zayd, Professor of International Law at Faculty of Law, Banī Suwayf University, said the Council’s statement calling upon the three countries to resume negotiations, is a sign of neglect in promoting international mediation,...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 1 Jun 2021
The ceremony consists of various parts, including speeches by the Pope, Dr. Khālid al-ʿAnānī, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, General Maḥmūd Shāʿrāwī, Ministry of Local Development, Bishop Daniel of Maadi and secretary of the Holy Synod, and Dr. Shīrīn Sayf, managing director of the Martyria...
Reviewed by Yasmin Tarek
Translator Yasmin Tarek
Date of source: 26 Aug 2021
He noted the continued importance of personal ID documents and their numerous usages, but argues that the continued presence of the religious field on the card remains incomprehensible, stating that one’s faith and belief cannot be defined by simply writing whether he/she is Muslim or Christian. He...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 28 Aug 2021
She commented on her official Facebook page that this marked a historic day for Egyptian women in the field of judiciary.
The Public Prosecution decided to transfer 11 female judges to the Public Prosecution Office for a period starting from September 1, 2021 until September 30, 2022 and enroll...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 20 Jun 2021
The sectarian dispute was between a Coptic family and a Muslim family in the village of Bayād al- ʿArab in Banī Suwayf. Bishop Ghubriyyāl, bishop of Banī Suwayf and Fr. Armiyā praised the security forces’ success of in containing the dispute and dealing equally with all sides.
Fr. Armiyā also...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 29 Jun 2021
His holiness also appointed Bishop Ilāriyyūn to perform the funeral and offered his condolences to the family.
In his obituary, the Pope said: “We are saddened by the passing of the distinguished businessman Unsī Sāwīris, who died aged 91. He left behind a rich legacy of work and major...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 2 Aug 2021
Tradition says after fleeing to Egypt, the holy family stayed in this cave before returning to their homeland Palestine. In response to criticism of the renovation of the monastery’s cave, the Church said that it was carried out while preserving its archaeological character.
The Virgin Mary...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 16 Aug 2021
In a statement today, the coalition stated that the Taliban movement is imposing severe restrictions on human rights in the areas under its control, where targeting and killings of civilians are increasing.
The coalition called on the international community to intervene urgently to protect the...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 5 Aug 2021
The text of the question read: “In these times, filming and broadcasting videos and pictures of comics are spreading on social media, mocking people who are dealing with the health, environmental and economic crises in our country, and those who do it justify their action as a freedom of expression...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 28 Aug 2021
Pope Tawāḍrūs welcomed the young 90 attendees, and gave them a brief history on the Coptic Orthodox Church, which is one of the oldest churches and is spread in more than a hundred countries around the world. The pope spoke about how rich the Ancient Egyptian civilization is, and the concept of...
Reviewed by Yasmin Tarek
Translator Yasmin Tarek
Coptic Church Counselor files a lawsuit to eliminate the religion field from national identity cards
Date of source: 25 Aug 2021
In his lawsuit, which bore No. 66102 of judicial year 75, Jibrāʾīl stated that “In light of what Egypt is witnessing of unprecedented unity under the leadership of President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī, then it’s time to get rid of everything that doesn’t match with the state’s strategy, such as the...
Reviewed by Yasmin Tarek
Translator Yasmin Tarek
Date of source: 9 Jun 2021
Dr. Hudā Badrān, head of the Egyptian Feminist Union, pointed out that members of the Union demand a legislative change to legalize free movement for women older than 18, pointing out that freedom of movement is a human right. She further calls for a change in society’s perception of women’s...
Reviewed by Rieke Mülstegen
Translator Rieke Mülstegen
Date of source: 22 Jul 2021
“Today is a Beautiful Day” [al-Nahārda Yawm Jamīl], is another movie that discusses marriage in its respective social context. It sheds light on taboo topics like marital rape from various points of view, perhaps with a tendency towards a female perspective without prejudicing men.
Actress Najlāʾ...
Reviewed by Rieke Mülstegen
Translator Rieke Mülstegen
Date of source: 24 Jun 2021
Al-Najjār’s wife, Shaymāʾ ʿAfīfī, disclosed the details of his disappearance 2018 in an interview with ʿArabī 21, stating that the family was staying in Alexandria and returned to Cairo without him. However, she was surprised when her husband called her from Aswan. It was confirmed that this call...
Reviewed by Rieke Mülstegen
Translator Rieke Mülstegen
Date of source: 3 Jul 2021
He clarified in his statement to al-Waṭan that all five Egyptian Churches, The Coptic Orthodox Church, the Roman Orthodox Church, the Syrian Orthodox Church, the Catholic, and the Protestant Church agreed on the legal draft for Christians. According to Sulaymān, the legislative proposal is in line...
Reviewed by Rieke Mülstegen
Translator Rieke Mülstegen
Date of source: 22 Jul 2021
It is well-known that minorities, whether religious or social ones, always focus on their interests as a sort of protection in the face of the majority groups. But what does this have to do with Copts and the revolution?
More than half a century after the 1952 Revolution, we find Copts that try to...
Reviewed by Rieke Mülstegen
Translator Rieke Mülstegen
Date of source: 25 May 2021
During her visit to him, Ikrām Yūsuf, al-ʿUlaymī ’s mother reported that Ziyād had been assaulted by an officer, when he asked to go to a prison cell in order to offer his condolences to one of the prisoners.
She said that their colleague, ʿAlāʾ ʿIṣṣām, was surprised at dawn on Thursday by the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 2 Jun 2021
Pope Tawāḍrūs II called on the Ministry of education to include the history of the Holy Family in its curricula because it is a pride for every Egyptian. He also demanded that this occasion should be a national holiday.
This came in his speech at a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Holy...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 14 Sep 2021
Moody Demetry is the founder of the organization. He is an Egyptian-American who in 1996 went to the USA to finish his studies and started working and volunteering in different organizations in the USA. In 2013 he decided to come back to Egypt and founded Heya Masr (translated: She is Egypt). He...
Date of source: 8 Jul 2021
In Egypt, the first major rally of the Arab Spring uprising that shook the Middle East was held on 25 January 2011. The Egyptian people filled the streets with their demands of “freedom and justice” in order to topple down autocratic ruler Hosni Mubarak [Muḥammad Ḥusnī Sayyid Mubārak], who had been...
Date of source: 14 Mar 2021
Īzīs Maḥmūd, head of Training and Awareness department at the National Council for Women, explained that the door-knocking campaign coincides with the council’s efforts in supporting the “Decent Life” [Ḥayāh Karīma] initiative launched by President al-Sīsī to improve the quality of life in the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.