Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm is sentenced to two years in prison, which he and many other critics view as punishment for freedom of expression, rather than the official charges of harming Egyptian welfare.
Date of source: Sunday, August 3, 2008
The bill for a unified law for building places of worship is still waiting idly to be placed on parliament’s agenda once the parliamentary recess is over. Several Members of Parliament discuss their views.
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
The following lines shed light on reactions to the draft law for mass media in Egypt. While official institutions defend the law, civil society human rights organizations consider it to be a blatant violation and restriction of the freedom of expression.
Date of source: Sunday, July 20, 2008
The author describes various positions on the demonstrations of Expatriate Copts abroad. Foreign countries, the Egyptian government, and the Coptic organization seem to be little affected by these demonstrations.
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
This article critiques the hold that religious institutions have over Egyptians and argues that they are an obstacle to the creation of a cohesive Egyptian identity.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Missionary activities can often cause heated debates amongst religions around the world. In this report Shaymā’ Abū al-Khayr and Sharīf al-Dawākhilī analyze the situation in Egypt from both the Muslim and Christian sides.
Date of source: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Watanī presents different opinions toward the draft unified law for houses of worship. The opinions include those of members of parliament and Shūrá Council members.
Date of source: Sunday, February 8, 2009
A Christian high-school student tried to commit suicide after being made to sit the Islamic exam because her father converted to Islam.
Date of source: Thursday, July 3, 2008
The article sheds light on a group of rich and powerful people the author ironically calls the elite. The author condemns their arrogant ways and the manner in which they manipulate and monopolize their society and religion.
Date of source: Thursday, October 9, 2008
The article states that Ibrāhīm ‘Īsá’s presidential pardon is politically motivated and is an isolated incident of the Egyptian regime backtracking, rather than a step toward a wider leniency for other political prisoners.