Maspero massacre
Coptic activists denied permit to protest on Maspero anniversary
Egypt
October 6, 2016
Coptic activists denied permit to protest on Maspero anniversary
The Interior Ministry denied Coptic youth activists a permit to hold a protest ahead of the fifth anniversary of the…
Socialist People’s Alliance Party remembers Maspero Massacre
Egypt
October 9, 2015
Socialist People’s Alliance Party remembers Maspero Massacre
The Socialist People's Alliance Party issued a statement commemorating the Maspero Massacre on Friday. "Today, October 9, is the anniversary of…
Roots of religious violence lie in both state and society
Egypt
April 13, 2013
Roots of religious violence lie in both state and society
While reflecting a deep societal malaise, sectarian violence in Egypt has always been associated with political power play, particularly…
Contentious Copts: Social movements and the problem of citizenship
Egypt
September 25, 2012
Contentious Copts: Social movements and the problem of citizenship
It was an extraordinary move by members of Maspero Coptic Youth Union (MCYU) to reject calls by church leaders…
The pope’s predicament
Opinion
March 18, 2012
The pope’s predicament
Just over ten years ago, before the illness that took his life yesterday had sapped his body’s strength, I had the…