Gamal Abdel Nasser on the “Veil”
Very interesting footage of Nasser discussing his opinion on the “hijab” — the veil. In this footage, mid sixties, Nasser relays a discussion he had, earlier on, with a representative of the MB (Islamists). The rep told Nasser that he must enforce the hijab on all women. Nasser told him…
Christianity in Ebiar Village, Tanta
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to interview Bishop Boula of the Coptic Orthodox diocese of Tanta. While we discussed several subjects, the timely publication stemming from our meeting concerned how local Christians are preparing for parliamentary elections, under the guidance of the church. Click here to review if you missed it earlier. [...]![]()
Video Analysis of Maspero: Part Five and Conclusion
To read the Introduction, please click here. For Part One, click here. For Part Two, click here. For Part Three, click here. For Part Four, click here. Corpses Gathered in Hospitals or Elsewhere Video Thirty-Four: Martyrs of Maspero 2 (Three minutes) Video footage is from inside the Coptic Hospital, where many injured and dead [...]![]()
Video Analysis of Maspero: Part Four
For the Introduction, please click here. For Part One, click here. For Part Two, click here. For Part Three, click here. Media Coverage Video Twenty-Three: Live Testimony from Injured Soldiers in Maspero (Two minutes) Early on during the events of Maspero, State TV aired an interview with injured soldiers. It appears that the audio testimony [...]![]()
Video Analysis of Maspero: Part Two
For the Introduction, click here. For Part One, click here. The Beginnings of Violence Video Six: The Coptic Protest in front of Maspero (Five minutes) This is the best video I could find which seems to locate the outbreak of violence. There are several hundred protestors standing outside the Maspero building, and the camera is [...]![]()

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