Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 5, 2007
AWR’s press release about IGMF statements on Dr. Ḥamdī Zaqzūq resulted in a press conference attended by Egyptian media.
Comments on stories about forced conversions.
Date of source: الخميس, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 25, 2007
Arab-West Report responds to media claims that Dr. Hamdi Zakzouk called for the death penalty for apostates from Islam.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 29, 2007
Critique on IGMF in Frankfurt saying that Dr. Hamdi Zaqzouq “defends the application of the death penalty for people who convert from Islam to Christianity”
Emotional debates and sensitive stories on conversions in Egypt.
The secretary of Pope Benedict expressing his fear about the Islamization of...
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 17, 2007
Ayman ʿĀshūr concluded that everyone must respond strongly to attempts to manipulate religion in order to protect Islam and Christianity.
al-Ahrām al-‘Arabī wrote about “Who is responsible for the escalation of the Copts’ crisis?”
Discussions about the succession of Pope Shenouda continue.
Date of source: السبت, حزيران (يونيو) 23, 2007
Allegations in Alexandria resulted in Christians and Muslims throwing stones and bottles at each other.
Christian scholar Muná Makram ‘Ubayd sees under-representation of Copts in political functions as the main reason to expect an escalation in the crisis between state and church Youssef Sidhom...
Date of source: الاثنين, أيلول (سبتمبر) 17, 2007
An article compares Salman Rushdie to Dr. Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm because both threaten the stability of the Arab world. A female PhD student was denied access to AUC’s library for wearing a niqāb.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, حزيران (يونيو) 26, 2007
Arab Business Channel broadcast a 20 minute interview on June 25 about AWR work and the need to improve media reporting.
Comment on Rev. Bāqī Sadaqah Girgis criticizing Fahmī Huwaydī for stating the development of a rift between Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آب (اغسطس) 28, 2007
The International Labor Organization states that Copts are denied equal access to education.
Discussion about the number of Copts appointed to key positions or candidates for parliament.
Date of source: الأربعاء, آيار (مايو) 30, 2007
The following presents an interview between Dr. Hala Mustafa and CIDT interns. Dr. Mustafa comments on her role in the National Democratic Party’s Policies Committee, her opinions on reform in Egypt, critiquing the role of Egyptian security, and the necessary steps needed for reform to take effect.
Date of source: الأربعاء, آب (اغسطس) 22, 2007
Liberal thinkers Dr. Hala Mustafa and Dr.Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm , both believe reform is needed to transform Egypt into a democratic society