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Muslim Brotherhood Statement on Islamic Law and National Identity

Translation of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood statement regarding Sharia (Islamic Law) and its importance in society, and therefore in the country’s new national charter.

Egypt Coptic Leaders Meet Brotherhood and FJP for Dialogue, Call for Unity and Community Care

Priests representing Egypt’s churches meet with Muslim Brotherhood and Freedom and Justice Party; affirm that unity and solving problems between Muslims and Christians are the most important goals for the

Rafiq Habib: Accusing Election Winner of Dominating Politics Most Absurd

The Freedom and Justice Party’s Coptic Vice-Chairman Habib finds it illogical that election losers demand to share power with the winner or cry foul.

Shura Council: Dahshur Crises Resolved, Christian Families Back Home

Egyptian Parliament’s consultative Shura Council has succeeded in resolving recent Dahshur clashes, asserting the rule of law while involving community leaders in reconciliation efforts.

Gamal Heshmat: The 2nd Article in Egypt’s Constitution is Supported by Most Egyptians

Freedom and Justice Party’s Dr. Gamal Heshmat exhorts all members of Egypt’s constitution-writing panel to take the middle-ground, show tolerance and understanding, so the panel may complete its mission and

Darrag: Dahshur Problem Not Sectarian Strife; Copts are Citizens in Their Homeland

Freedom and Justice leader says Dahshur incident is blown out of all proportions by media depicting it as a sectarian crisis, thus fueling an already inflamed issue.

Bishop John Kolta: After Meeting with President Morsi, We are Happy for Egypt Future

Catholic Bishop Kolta assures Muslim Brotherhood has never resorted to violence and is not likely to, expressing his hope and happiness for a bright future for Egypt under Morsi's rule.

President Mohamed Morsi’s Speech in Tahrir Square, Friday June 29, 2012

Cairo – June 29, 2012: Translation of President Mohamed Morsi’s address to the Nation from Tahrir Square during the "Handover of Power" million-man marches and protests, attended by hundreds of

After Meeting With Church Leaders, Morsi: National Unity Key Objective in Presidential Program

Egyptian President-elect Morsi warmly welcomes second Coptic delegation at the Presidential palace in Heliopolis, Cairo.

Omaima Kamel: Women and Copts to Be Represented in Presidential Institution

Dr. Morsi pledges, should he emerge the winner in the runoff elections, a Presidential Institution that boasts a female and a Copt for real, rather than ‘honorary’, Vice Presidents.