sectarian tension
In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite
Egypt
February 2, 2011
In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite
Despite growing sectarian tensions in recent years, the Egyptian people have adamantly expressed their unity since the start of mass…
Experts blame education, media for sectarian tension
Egypt
December 29, 2010
Experts blame education, media for sectarian tension
The poor quality of education and the media’s handling of sectarian issues are to blame for the spread of extremism…
Release ordered for 70 Copts held in Giza riots
Egypt
December 13, 2010
Release ordered for 70 Copts held in Giza riots
Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud has ordered the release of 70 Coptic Christians who were detained along with dozens of…
Sunday’s papers: Dubious nuclear claims, strained relations with Coptic church and rise in newborns
Egypt
November 14, 2010
Sunday’s papers: Dubious nuclear claims, strained relations with Coptic church and rise in newborns
An Associated Press report on an international investigation into Egypt’s nuclear ambitions makes headlines in Egyptian newspapers on Sunday. Highlighted…
Anti-discrimination event cancelled for ‘security reasons’
Egypt
October 29, 2010
Anti-discrimination event cancelled for ‘security reasons’
Egypt for All Egyptians, a cultural event opposing religious discrimination that was scheduled to take place on Friday in Cairo’s…
Prosecutors call for death sentence for Naga Hammadi murder suspects
Egypt
October 19, 2010
Prosecutors call for death sentence for Naga Hammadi murder suspects
An Egyptian Emergency State Security court Tuesday postponed the trial of three Muslims who face the death penalty if found…
Activists launch ‘Egyptian Brotherhood’ to counter sectarianism
Egypt
September 15, 2010
Activists launch ‘Egyptian Brotherhood’ to counter sectarianism
Sham’ee Asaad, a Coptic writer and thinker, along with two others, Islam Gawish and Mervat Youssef, have launched a Facebook…
Investigations to be launched into ‘forged’ Bible case
Egypt
August 25, 2010
Investigations to be launched into ‘forged’ Bible case
State prosecutors say they plan to launch an investigation into a dispute between Egypt's Coptic Church and an Islamic publishing…
A country ‘on hold’
Opinion
July 25, 2010
A country ‘on hold’
Upon phoning a friend or relative who is busy, you are likely to be put "on hold" until they answer…
Author hospitalized during TV interview
Egypt
June 29, 2010
Author hospitalized during TV interview
Prominent author Gamal el-Ghitani was taken to hospital after suffering a rise in blood pressure while recording an interview for…