Monday, May 16, 2011

Muslims Continue Attacks Against Christians In Egypt



Dozens Hurt In Egypt As Copts Are Attacked -- L.A. Times

Riot police stand aside as motorists and residents in Cairo attack Coptic Christian demonstrators who set up a roadblock to press for more security after deadly sectarian clashes a week ago.


Reporting from Cairo — Scores of mostly Coptic Christian protesters were injured when their weekend demonstration blocking a street near the heart of downtown Cairo was attacked by motorists and residents as riot police stood by, prompting new questions about the ability and willingness of Egypt's military-led government to maintain security.

The attacks came hours after an explosion at the tomb of a Muslim saint in the northern Sinai town of Sheik Zweid and a week after sectarian clashes left 15 dead and 200 injured.

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More News On Muslim Violence Against Christians In Egypt

Muslims and Coptic Christians Clash Again in Egypt -- New York Times
Scores wounded in latest religious clashes in Egypt -- Washington Post
Dozens injured after Copts attacked during protests -- Christian Today
Christians protest Egypt shootings -- The Telegraph
Egypt's Coptics Ignore Leader's Call to End Sit-In -- CBN
In wake of violence, Coptic pope calls for end to Cairo protest -- Deutsche Welle
In Egypt, Copts, Muslims and a tale of two churches -- Dr H.A. Hellyer, Washington Post

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