Latest in Tag: Maspero Massacre Highlight
Latest in Tag: Maspero Massacre
Coptic groups resort to private memorial of Maspero Massacre after request for silent protest is rejected
The reaction by church leaders to the incident widely differ, while the perpetrators have still not been held accountableÂ
Coptic activists denied protest permit on Maspero massacre anniversary
Five years on, the Maspero Youth Union is still demanding that army officials be put on trial
The clanging cymbal, a church with a loveless creed
By Wael Eskandar âPeople talk about human rights, but what about Godâs rights?â said Pope Tawadros in his sermon on the eve of Coptic Christmas on 6 January. These words, and most others in the same sermon rang hollow, as I recalled the opening lines of chapter thirteen in the book of Corinthians: âIf I …
After Morsi, injustice persists for Egyptâs Copts
By Johannes Amin Makar Across the street from my cousinâs apartment in Rod al-Farag, an area in Cairoâs populated Shubra district, hangs a poster that depicts the former Coptic Pope Shenouda III. A note saying âmany thanks to all Muslims who supported us in times of griefâ marks the bottom of the photo. The thank …
Five remain detained following Maspero arrests
Charges include âchanting against militaryâ while one of the detained was released on bail.
Two Copts convicted of stealing weapons during Maspero Massacre
Michael Naguib and Michael Shaker will be incarcerated in a high security prison
Remembering the Maspero massacre: one year on
A closer look at the massacre, and the unserved justice
Maspero Youth Union files lawsuit
March and protest planned to simulate Maspero Massacre and demand prosecution against SCAF
Families of Maspero victims attack Maspero Youth Union
The Union of Maspero Victimsâ families accuses the Youth Union of collecting donations on their behalf