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Reports September 12, 2008

Egypt Media Threatened With More Restrictions

CAIRO -- Egypt’s parliament is due to examine a new broadcasting bill in November that is of growing concern for journalists and press rights groups in the country and abroad.
Political Islam Studies September 12, 2008

Muslim Americans assert patriotism on Sept. 11 anniversary

CHICAGO -- Like many of his faith, Yousif Marei has been feeling particularly emotional about being a Muslim these days.
Political Islam Studies September 12, 2008

Repentant Jihadists and the Changing Face of Islamism

Repentant jihadists—former Islamic militants who won release from prison by explicitly renouncing violence and other extremist ideas—have become a topic of
Arts September 12, 2008

Active US Muslims Fight 9/11 Stigma

CAIRO — For many US Muslims, pro-activity and engagement with the wider community have proved the best way to counter an image as the enemy within in
Human Rights September 12, 2008

Three Al-Doweeqa Residents Disappear After Demonstration Condemning Stopping Searching For Victims

Women Group for Human Rights confirmed on Thursday September 11, 2008 the disappearance of three of Al-Doweeqa residents, after a peaceful demonstration to condemn stopping the search for victims of
MB News September 12, 2008

MB Chairman: Disagreements Should Be Put Aside For the Sake of National Interests

In a word addressed to all the Egyptian national forces, MB Chairman Mohamed Mahdi Akef emphasized the advantage of Ramadan as being an opportunity for those who truly want to
Islamic IssuesPolitical Islam Studies September 12, 2008

The Myth of “The Myth of Moderate Islam”

Patrick Sookhdeo’s Article (July 30, 2005) in London’s The Spectator, “The Myth of a Moderate Islam” reflects a dangerous trend in the war on terror. Under the guise of informing
Other BlogsReform Issues September 11, 2008

Join the Revolution! An interview with Antony Loewenstein on The Blogging Revolution

One reason Loewenstein’s book is important is that it provides access to other voices than those generally heard in the mainstream media in Western countries. Loewenstein notes that all manner
MB in Arabian press September 11, 2008

Brotherhood tread a fine line with public and annual iftars

CAIRO: Ramadan, for many companies and organizations in Egypt, is about networking and socializing through iftar and sohour feasts. It’s no different for the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), who organize annual
MB News September 11, 2008

Habib: Honorable National Forces Agree On a Reform Bundle Against Rising Despotism and Corruption

Habib affirmed the rejection of all national and political forces of the Emergency Law extension and its consequences of delaying the constitution and natural law, transferring civilians to military courts,