Date of source: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Angry reactions continue to be heard in intellectual circles regarding press freedom. The developments in the crisis of the 80-lash Fatwá issued by the grand imām of the Azhar, calls to abolish imprisonment in publishing-related cases, and the future of press in Egypt are the main subjects...
Date of source: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Sectarian incidents ignited in the Upper Egyptian village of Samālūṭ in al-Miniā governorate over an estate that the church purchased in 2003.
Date of source: Monday, October 29, 2007
Muná Sālim denounces the information blackout over the Samālūt...
Date of source: Saturday, October 20, 2007 to Sunday, October 21, 2007
Upon receiving the Democracy Award, 2007, Hishām Qāsim was subject to severe attacks in the Egyptian press. Over two days Qāsim reported the details of his visit to the U.S., his meeting with George Bush and his comments on the issue.
Date of source: Thursday, October 18, 2007
In this interview Sa‘īd ‘Abd al-Ḥāfiz, manager of "Forum for Development and Human Rights Dialogue" talks about his dispute with his partner Nijād al-Bur‘ī, manager of " Democratic Development Association", over the "Parliament for All" project.
Date of source: Thursday, October 11, 2007
‘Alā’ al-Qahwajī reports on the surprising decision of State Security Investigation Department to cancel the National Democratic Party’s invitation to Muslim preacher ‘Amr Khālid to lead a religious seminar organized by the party.
Date of source: Friday, October 12, 2007
Majdī Fahmī criticizes Bishop Maximus for his desperate attempts to attract media and public attention to his church, referring to the recent Iftār banquet celebration organized by his church.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
15 Egyptian independent newspapers refused to publish their publications on October 7, 2007. Other newspapers criticized the gesture and its motivations, choosing instead to express themselves “positively.” Freedom of the press is a pivotal issue in Egyptian media nowadays.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
In an Iftār ceremony, Pope Shenouda III criticized the Coptic expatriates who, according to him, are spreading rumors about Copts being persecuted in Egypt. The pope also called for an end to the current tension between the press and the government.
Date of source: Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm is a “perambulatory exile.” The international press and political leadership support the cause of Ibrāhīm who is facing eight claims filed against him by influential members of the ruling National Democratic Party in Egypt. More details in the following lines.