Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 1, 2010
Mai Magdy is an Egyptian English language trainee working in our office. She is a graduate from Cairo University in the field of media communications. In taking advantage of her skills in the course of providing her opportunity to learn English writing skills and research patterns we asked her to...
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 7, 2010
On December 15-16, 2009 the Center for Arab West Understanding hosted a workshop entitled, “Balanced and Objective Reporting in Controversial Issues”. Our center has identified that a significant contributor to sectarian tension in Egypt is a media which is often either insufficiently professional...
Date of source: الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 5, 2010
Osama al-Ghazoly is a seasoned journalist who we asked to evaluate the media discourse on Izbet Bushra, paying special attention to coverage given to expatriate Coptic websites. Since some of these websites make reference to human rights reports produced in Egypt, Osama has also involved these...
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This report provides an overview of different human rights organizations in Egypt and th
Date of source: الأحد, أيلول (سبتمبر) 6, 2009
Robert al-Faris scans the Egyptian press for interesting articles. He comments on the alarming rise in sectarian violence which was tackled by Ibrāhim ‘Īsá in al-Dustūr. He also mentions an article in al-Misrī al-Yawm entitled ’Converting to Christianity ... a calm discussion of a sensitive topic’...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 20, 2009
In a TV interview Pope Shenouda III confirmed his support for Jamāl Mubārak’s presidential nomination in Egypt.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 20, 2009
Contrary to what was reported yesterday, today’s press reported that the Muslim Brotherhood general guide is still occupying his position and will remain the general guide until the end of his mandate at the end of January.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 12, 2009
Dr. Tharwat Basīlī resigns from his position as deputy of the Community Council of the Coptic Orthodox Church.