Date of source: Friday, October 21, 2005
The journalists’ syndicate is to hold its monthly Ihsān ‘Abd al-Quddous salon next Sunday to discuss the participation of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Date of source: Saturday, March 6, 2004
Al-Liwaa’ Al-Islami continued its campaign against Egyptian intellectuals, accusing them of being apostates and unbelievers. The newspaper is giving its attacks an Islamic slant. Iqbal Barak, a writer, said she feels saddened that such a newspaper [Al-Liwaa’ Al-Islami] is published by the National...
Date of source: Sunday, March 7, 2004
The head of Journalists’ Syndicate, Galal Aref, confirmed to Al-Arabi that the syndicate would not allow anyone to change it into a battlefield for partisan fights. He said that the syndicate is independent and is keen on defending national causes. He responded to the Minister of Interior, who said...
Date of source: Sunday, June 6, 2004
The board of the Journalists’ Syndicate, headed by Galal Aref, decided to officially address the Higher Council of Press regarding the complaint. The decision was made in spite of objections raised by board members belonging to the Islamic trend.
Newspapers inside and outside Egypt such as Rose...
Date of source: Monday, June 28, 2004
Journalists have called
upon the government and the People’s Assembly to move forward in endorsing the legislative
reforms necessary to make President Mubarak fulfill his promise to cancel prison sentences for
publication crimes. They warned that attempting to not fulfill the president’s promise...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 3, 2004
The Syndicate of Journalists held its fourth conference under the title “Toward real reform for
journalists and journalism.” President Mubarak has called for scrapping of prison sentences in
publishing cases. This reflects a real victory for journalists.
Date of source: Saturday, November 7, 1998
The rude campaign goes on against Egypt. In cooperation with members of the American Congress, a British lord has sent a threatening letter, warning that he will launch a fierce campaign against Egyptian tourism if the persecution of Copts does not stop.