Egypt Domestic Media Report March 14-24, By Lana Ali Adeeb State
Egypt Domestic Media Report March 14-24, By Lana Ali Adeeb State
Egypt Domestic Media Report March 14-24, By Lana Ali Adeeb State
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When asked about his opinion on the torture testimonials caught on video<br />
and camera such as artists <strong>Ali</strong> Sobhi and singer Ramy Isam (who was<br />
photographed with bruises covering his entire body).<br />
Badeen replied that all videos and photographs could have been fabricated<br />
and insisted that all accounts of torture and abuse are scant methods by<br />
some elements trying to drive a wedge between the Military police and the<br />
people.<br />
On those who have gone missing since the revolution, Badeen claimed that it<br />
is not possible for that to happen; anyone arrested is registered in the private<br />
books of the Military Police.<br />
Source: Al Yawm Al Sabi in Arabic 21 <strong>March</strong> 11 11:41 <strong>By</strong> Fatima Khalil<br />
http://www.youm7.com/News.asp?NewsID=373877<br />
Dr. Hilmy Al Gazar, member of the Shura Council of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB),<br />
confirmed that the brotherhood is reviewing its political agenda on whether it<br />
accepts a woman or a Copt to run for Presidency.<br />
He affirmed that the Brotherhood wishes to establish a civilian state in <strong>Egypt</strong> and<br />
assured that the MB will abide by whatever the people vote for.<br />
Speaking on the constitutional referendum, he dismissed claims that all those who<br />
voted yes are from the brotherhood and argued instead that they were a diverse<br />
group who wanted stability.<br />
He claimed that the Brotherhood respects and aspires for democracy.<br />
Source: Al Masry Al yawm, in Arabic 21 <strong>March</strong> 11 “Sharaf visits the Coptic Priest Shnouda<br />
and listens to his demands to re-open closed churches” <strong>By</strong> Ahmed al Bihary and Imad Khalil<br />
http://www.almasry-alyoum.com/article2.aspx?ArticleID=291178&IssueID=2081<br />
Pope of Alexendria and Patriarch of Saint <strong>March</strong> Episcopate Pope Shnouda III met<br />
with Dr. Issam Sharraf, the chairman of the Council of Ministers.<br />
Sharaf asked Pope Shnouda to pray for <strong>Egypt</strong> and call for restraint and calm.<br />
Sharaf asked Pope Shnouda to activate the initiative of “Family house” to combat<br />
sectarian strife. (Family House plans to group Muslim and Christian scholars to<br />
whom all <strong>Egypt</strong>ians will resort to solve their problems.)<br />
The Patriarch gave Sharraf a list holding the names of 11 detainees captured during<br />
the Coptic demonstrations in front of the Maspiro building.<br />
Sharaf promised Pope Shnouda that he would look into the matter.<br />
Patriarch Shnouda called on Sharaf to reopen 7 closed Churches among them, the<br />
Church of St. Mark and the Church of the Virgin and Anba Bishoy and the Church of<br />
St. Peter and Paul Menoufia and the Church of the Virgin and Saint Demiana Bmiloy<br />
Oboumgar Bjrja.