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Foreign ministry and Egyptian churches condemn Erdogan’s statements
The Egyptian government strongly criticises comments made by Turkey’s prime minister
Attack on Minya Theatre
Members of the Jesuits and Brothers Association recall the attack on their building, which included the destruction of a theatre
Human Rights Watch urges Egypt to protect churches
Attacks on Egypt’s Christian minority have escalated since the July 3 ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: Legitimacy will not be gained by blood or chaos
Al-Azhar vows to remain politically disinterested and warned of further polarisation
Two churches attacked in Mallawi
A security vacuum in Upper Egypt leaves churches vulnerable
Christian churches and properties attacked around the country
Military promises to rebuild damaged churches
EU’s Ashton calls for end to Egypt state of emergency
European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton on Wednesday criticised all sides
13 arrests for sectarian violence in Beni Suef
Civil society organisations call on parties to condemn incitement to violence
Sectarian attacks ensue in Upper Egypt
Bishop of Minya and the Maspero Youth Union reject reconciliation meeting
Rights groups call for end to incitement against Christians
Human rights groups criticise state for failing to protect citizens from violence
11 arrested for Saturday violence in Minya
Prosecutor General charges 11 suspects following attacks in Bani Ahmed
Minya Diocese recounts Saturday’s sectarian clashes
Maspero Youth Union blames Morsi supporters for the clashes caused by a pro-army song
EIPR calls on Mansour to stand against state security court
The initiative calls on interim president to not ratify a ruling against nine Copts and eight Muslims
15 injured in Minya sectarian clashes
A verbal dispute leads to clashes with live bullets and stones, three houses set on fire
Attack on Minya churches repelled by residents, security forces
Witness: “None of the assailants were arrested or charged with anything”
Christian man kidnapped and beheaded in Sinai
Locals find the body of a Christian shopkeeper in a graveyard in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai
Concerns raised after killings of Copts: EIPR
Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights critical of role of state apparatus in recent violence
Port Said church attacked
Masked gunmen open fire on a church in Port Said on Monday night
Clashes in Luxor leave four Copts dead, 32 injured
Funerals are held for four Copts killed after the latest outbreak of sectarian violence in Luxor.
Al-Zawahiri calls for “victims and sacrifices”
Al-Qaeda Leader criticised Islamists for not uniting to implement Sharia
Coptic priest killed in Sinai
Father Mina, pastor of the Al-Masaeed church in Al-Arish, murdered in drive-by shooting outside church
The emergence of Christianity in Egypt
The Coptic Era is an important part of Egyptian history that has helped shape society in ways that are still noticeable today.
Egypt deserves better: Pope Tawadros
Pope Tawadros II says the Church has no role in personal decisions of Christians to demonstrate on 30 June
Abu Islam sentenced to 11 years hard labour
Nasr City preacher and his son are found guilty of insulting religion and ripping up a Bible
Church remains neutral on 30 June protests
Copts pledge support for protests in defiance of Abdel Maged’s threats
Survey results highlight negative outlook
Figures show dissatisfaction with democratic transition and overwhelming concern for better economic conditions
Sectarian clashes in Alexandria leave one dead
Security official says police managed to prevent an attack on a church on Friday night
Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya launches anti-sectarian campaign
Prominent Islamist group and its political wing announce initiative to reach out to Copts
Coptic teacher remains in prison
Amnesty International calls for teacher’s release as court renews her detention
Pope Francis receives Pope Tawadros II
Pope Tawadros’ trip represents his first overseas visit since becoming pope.