Amid Orthodox Christmas, Egypt's Christians Fear For Their Rights Under Islamist Government -- CNN
It's Orthodox Christmas, but the mood in Cairo's working-class Shobra district this year is somber. There aren't many colorful festivities and decorations that traditionally mark Eastern Christmas celebrations in this predominantly Christian neighborhood, and Shobra's Coptic Christian residents say they are in no mood to celebrate.
Growing concerns about the rights of Egypt's Copts, who make up an estimated 12% of the population, have dampened the mood of Christians, overshadowing this year's celebrations.
"Many of my friends and relatives have left the country," said 27-year-old Beshoy Ragheb. "I would leave, too, if I had a place to go."
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More News On The Plight Of Egypt's Coptic Community
First Christmas for Egypt Copts under Islamist rule -- AFP
Egypt Copts mark Christmas with fear of future -- AP
Egyptian-American Coptic Christmas Marred by Concerns about Christians Back Home -- Voice of America
Egypt's pope urges Copts to 'not be afraid' -- Bloomberg Businessweek/AP
Amid Instability In Egypt, Coptic Christians Flee To U.S. -- NPR
Worry taints Egyptian Coptic Christmas -- BBC
Egypt’s Christians worried by Islamists’ rise -- Washington Post
My Comment: sadly .... I expect more of this to happen .... but not successful in stopping it.
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