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Copts January 8, 2011

Eight Protestors Trial Postponed as Activists Cry Foul

Eight protestors arrested earlier this week were released by a Misdemeanor Court in Cairo after they were detained on the backdrop of protests against the church blast in Alexandria on
Palestine January 8, 2011

Israeli gunboats fire at Palestinian fishermen

Israeli navy vessels opened heavy machinegun fire at Palestinian fishermen off the coast of Gaza Strip on Friday night but no casualties were reported
Palestine January 8, 2011

Confrontations between Silwan residents and Israeli forces

Violent confrontations were reported in Batn Al-Hawa suburb in Silwan town in occupied Jerusalem on Friday after an Israeli policeman harassed a Palestinian woman.
Other OpinionsWikileaks January 7, 2011

Of course, Israel is Egypt’s enemy

Some Israeli officials have voiced surprise at revelations published by Wikileaks showing that the Egyptian military continues to view the apartheid Israeli regime as the primary strategic threat facing Egypt.
Human RightsTorture January 7, 2011

Salafi Tortured to Death in Church Blast Interrogations

An investigation is expected to be underway following the death of Sayed Bilal a Salafi on the backdrop of the church bombings in Alexandria.
Other Issues January 7, 2011

Sixty Muslim Scholars Issued a Statement Prohibiting the Secession of Southern Sudan

Sixty Islamic scholars and preachers issued a statement on Wednesday in which they provided that it is not permissible to divide Sudan, asserting that voting for the secession of southern
2010 election update January 7, 2011

Law on Egyptian Presidential Elections Amended

The cabinet's ministerial group for political and legislative affairs approved today an amendment of the presidential election law no.74/2005. The group led by Mufid Shehab indicated that the amendment is
Leader Message January 7, 2011

MB Chairman Calls for National Unity while facing Sectarian Strife

Dr. Mohammed Badie, Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), affirmed that the blind and cowardly crime on the Qedesinne Church in Alexandria was not only an attack against Christians and
DemocracyHuman Rights January 6, 2011

Opposition Groups Issue Statement Calling for Interior Minister’s Resignation

A statement was issued by political opposition and national group’s calling for the resignation of Habib al-Adly, the Interior Minister.
Copts January 6, 2011

Amnesty International Condemns Church Blasts and Calls for Improved Protection Ahead of Coptic Christmas

Amnesty International strongly condemned the deadly attack on a church in Alexandria which killed 23 and injured scores both including Muslims and Copts during a New Year midnight Mass.