Christian Copts in Egypt Continue to Suffer Discrimination, New Laws Are Needed, Says Judge
A prominent judge in Egypt has called on the government to ensure the equitable treatment of Copts in the country.
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Coptic Man Found in Car Trunk Days After Egyptian Cabinet Warned of Continued Terroristic Attacks Against Copts
A spokesman for the Egyptian Cabinet warned that terrorism acts may still be committed as celebrations of the Christmas holiday continue.
Coptic Church Forced to Close Due to Violence From Muslim Brotherhood Backed Aggressors
Copts in the village of Tarshoub, Beni Suef, Upper Egypt, are experiencing intimidation after extremists attacked them on Monday. Aggressors threw stones at Coptic homes, burned a tuk-tuk truck owned by a Copt named Magdy Fathi Rizk and a store owned by Badr Maher.
Egyptian Demand Government Protect Christians During Christmas in Wake of Mansoura Bombing
Several Egyptian parties condemned the bombing this morning in the city of Mansoura that targeted the security directorate of Dakahliya. The bombing left 13 dead and hundreds injured.
Rep. Bachmann Calls on Obama to Label Muslim Brotherhood A 'Terrorist Organization'
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann called on the administration President Obama to follow Egypt's example and designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group.
Kuwaiti Christians Prevented From Celebrating of Christmas, Insist on Greater Protection
The speakers at the Christianity in Kuwait seminar at American University of Kuwait agreed that the role of the Christian community in Kuwait is no less important than the role of Muslims in building the infrastructure of Kuwait.
Christian Churches to be Protected for Christmas in Egypt After Interim President Promises Changes
Egypt's Interim President Adli Mansour promised he would secure churches during the upcoming holidays and during the time of the referendum and elections.
Coptic Leader Asked for Military Protection as Threats of Christmas Violence Increase
Kamal Zakher, founder of the Coptic Secular Front, said Coptic Christians will continue to be subjected to acts of terrorism not only for sectarian, but also for political reasons as a way for the Muslim Brotherhood to continue to disrupt Egypt's transition road map.
Islamic Militants Invade Syrian Town and Impose Sharia Law; Christians Forcibly Converted
Islamist militias have invaded a Christian village by the Orontes River in Idlib, Syria, terrorizing the locals and threatening a massacre, according to Monsignor Giuseppe Nazzaro, the Apostolic Nuncio in Aleppo.
Egyptian Bishop Calls on Government to Address Coptic Issues as Questions Over Security Forces Persist
Bishop Makarios of Minya called on the Egyptian government to take "appropriate action" regarding Coptic issues rather than leaving security forces to deal with them.
