Date of source: Friday, December 4, 1998
The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights decided to freeze its activities all over the country following an urgent board of trustees meeting held late last night.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 2, 1998
The Association condemned the false accusations that have been promoted by some Coptic Associations abroad against Drs. Kees Hulsman, who is a correspondent for a number of Dutch and American newspapers in Cairo, and is member of the Association’s Board.
Date of source: Monday, November 23, 1998
There is no doubt that during Mubarak’s ruling period, the press enjoys freedom to a great extent and individuals enjoy democracy which was absent for year. It is up to individuals to say whatever they want: bad or good.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 16, 1998
The discussion on the opinion poll conducted by the Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies continued. Ezz eddin described as "dynamite" questions relating to religion and the relationship between Muslims and Copts.
Date of source: Monday, June 15, 1998
Montasir continues his critique of the French teacher who assigned Rodinson’s book for students at AUC.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 3, 1998
Dr. Christian van Nispen criticized the ban of the Minister of Education to teach the book of Maxime Rodinson’s book Muhammad at the American University in Cairo after Salah Montassir criticized it in Al-Ahram of May 13, 1998. Salah Montassir believed the book constituted an attack on Islam but van...
Date of source: Wednesday, May 13, 1998
The author calls for the banning of a book on the prophet Mohammed by Maxim Rodinson that is taught in AUC.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 6, 1998
[Comment: In 1998 the RNSAW accepted requests from readers to remain anonymous. From the summer of 1998 this policy was changed.] In a previous article in Al Ahram Mohammed Al-Samak mentioned a number of names of people he believes are behind the Freedom of Religious Persecution Act. A reader...
Date of source: Thursday, March 26, 1998
After el-Destour published the declaration attacking three Christian businessmen a discussion started about the ’yellow’ (sensational) press and journalists ethics which resulted in a new Code of Honor according to which journalists may work.