Date of source: Sunday, October 17, 2010
Bishop Kyrillos of Naj‘ Hammadi said he was ready to testify in the Naj‘ Hammādī massacre case if summoned for Sunday's session. He said that he expected a just sentence by the court against the perpetrators of the notorious massacre. Meanwhile, Kyrillos says he does not expect the court to...
Date of source: Sunday, July 4, 2010
This article looks at a new grassroots movement among the Coptic Diaspora which was established in Washington this past weekend. Almost 100 Coptic Christian community organizers from around the globe gathered to discuss religious freedom in the Middle East and future lobbying efforts for the rights...
Date of source: Sunday, June 20, 2010
This article talks about the founding of the organization Egyptians against Religious Discrimination (MARED) and the media coverage concerning sectarian issues in Egypt, with regard to MARED.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
This article reports on the development of the trial of the Christian man accused of raping the girl of Farshūt, before a new judicial circle.
Date of source: Sunday, June 13, 2010
This article reports on the recent sectarian incidents in Isnā and Bayyādyyah.
Date of source: Sunday, September 19, 2010
The Supreme State Security Emergency Court in Qena postponed the "Nagaa Hamady Massacre" trial yesterday until October 17th in order to hear the testimony of Bishop Kirollos. His testimony was requested by defendant El-Sayyed attorney, Dr. El-Sebai Ahmed El-Sebaei and Colonel Abdel Hakeem Al-Alaky...
Date of source: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
In this AWR article, Jayson Casper comments on Georgette Qillīnī, a member of the Egyptian People’s Assembly and a Coptic Christian.
Date of source: Sunday, September 12, 2010
A fire completely destroyed the Coptic Catholic Church in the village of Higaza Qibili in Qena last Monday. Investigations found no evidence of arson and think it is likely that the fire was due to an electrical short circuit or a lit candle. Activist Safwat Samaan told Watani he was skeptical of...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Authorities are investigating a large fire that took place two days ago at the Catholic Church of Copts, which is a subsidiary of one of the national centers at the Hegaza Kibli village in the Qena Governorate. The fire purportedly destroyed the church completely.
Key Words: Qena - The Catholic...
Date of source: Sunday, May 23, 2010
This article details the trial and background of the three men charged with perpetrating the shooting in Nag Hammadi on the Coptic Christmas Eve.