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Date of source: Saturday, April 7, 2007
Muhammad Shamrūkh reports on the increasing numbers of Christians converting to Islam and the reasons behind this phenomenon.
Date of source: Monday, March 12, 2007
Four Copts have disappeared in Saudi Arabia and Libya after they were accused of offenses related to religious matters. They have reportedly been released from prison and are on their way home to Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, March 4, 2007
A description of the lives of Copts living near the Nile in the village of Ezbet Hanna Ayoub who are in a conflict with the Land Reclamation Authority [LRA] over the ownership of their land. The author warns that poor policy on the part of the authorities can lead to sectarian violence.
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For the third week in a row, Wafā’ Costantine still dominates the scene in Egypt. Her story has become a burning issue, even more compelling than the Palestinian issue. [Editor: for a background of this issue see AWR, 2004, week 51, art. 13]
Date of source: Monday, February 26, 2007
The Christian residents of ‘Azbah Hannā Ayūb in al-Minia governorate are warning of upcoming sectarian strife in the village similar to al-Kushh incidents due to the demolition of their houses and the seizure of a 20-qarat plot of land which they cultivated through the Agrarian Reform Office.
Date of source: Sunday, December 31, 2006
The article presents a brief overview of the most important events
that have happened in Egyptian churches during 2006.
Date of source: Monday, February 12, 2007
Pope Shenouda III bans a conference organized by Michael Munīr. Allegations were made that the pope’s refusal is due to personal disputes with the bishop who mediated to be granted permission from the pope to hold the conference.
Date of source: Monday, February 12, 2007
A Coptic family that was accused of collaborating with extremist Islamic groups is arrested and allegedly tortured.
Date of source: Sunday, February 4, 2007
A man is accused of committing a crime that he did not commit, and is unable to challenge the ruling due to the powers afforded to sovereign bodies.
Date of source: Monday, February 5, 2007
The article discusses emigrant Copts, whether British or American, and their allegations that Copts in Egypt are suffering from oppression under the Egyptian government.
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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.