Tag:Egypt

The Old Arab Fear Tactic That Came to Washington

By Nonie Darwish - Gatestone Institute The true threat to the US, the West, and even stable Arab governments, as Egypt is realizing, is...

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كريمة كمال ـ المصري اليوم ـ فى حوارها مع لميس الحديدي، اعترفت السفيرة مشيرة خطاب بأن هناك ثلاثة أسباب للهزيمة، وهى الأسباب التى كما...

Egypt’s UNESCO Candidate Cites Civil Society Crackdown for Defeat

By POMEDOn October 16, Egypt’s former candidate for UNESCO Director-General, Moushira Khattab, revealed the potential reasons for her defeat in the UNESCO elections in...

Copts in Egyptian history textbooks (Part 2): Issues today and hidden gems from earlier textbooks

By Ehaab Abdou - MadaMasr -(Part 1) -Before delving into a wider analysis of Egypt’s high school history textbooks, it is important to acknowledge...

Coptic Solidarity Hosts 2nd Annual Modern Coptic Martyrs Remembrance Day

For Immediate Release(Washington, DC) October 2, 2017Coptic Solidarity encourages individuals worldwide who care about religious freedom to join us on October 5 to commemorate...

Egyptian TV network’s sale concerns free-press advocates

By Albaraa Abdullah - Al-MonitorCAIRO — It appears the Egyptian government has indirectly tightened its hold on the media yet again. An Egyptian security...

Copts in Egyptian history textbooks since 1890 (Part 1): Are we asking the right questions?

By Ehaab Abdou - Mada MasrOver the past few years, we’ve been hearing recurring demands for the inclusion of Coptic history in textbooks, echoed...

Following Death Of Former Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mahdi ‘Akef: Translations Of His Statements 2004-2011

From The MEMRI ArchivesIn September 22, 2017, former Muslim Brotherhood supreme guide Mahdi 'Akef (89) died in Cairo; he had held that position from...