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No violence if Shafiq wins, Jama’a al-Islamiya spokesperson says
Egypt
June 6, 2012
No violence if Shafiq wins, Jama’a al-Islamiya spokesperson says
There will be no return to violence by Jama’a al-Islamiya even if presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq is elected, said Tarek…
Coptic union in Europe criticizes Morsy, supports secular president
Egypt
June 4, 2012
Coptic union in Europe criticizes Morsy, supports secular president
A union of Coptic organizations in Europe said Monday it would support any presidential candidate who intends to establish a…
Remaining presidential contenders offer little hope to Egypt’s Christians
Egypt
May 31, 2012
Remaining presidential contenders offer little hope to Egypt’s Christians
In front of the Supreme Court last Sunday, a group of a few hundred Coptic Christians protested against a recent…
Egyptian Copts in Austria speak out against Abu Qurqas convictions
Egypt
May 31, 2012
Egyptian Copts in Austria speak out against Abu Qurqas convictions
The Coptic Kimi Organization for Human Rights in Austria submitted on Thursday a complaint to Egypt’s ruling military council, prime…
Qena tribal and Coptic coalition backs Shafiq in runoff
Egypt
May 31, 2012
Qena tribal and Coptic coalition backs Shafiq in runoff
A coalition of tribal chiefs and Copts in Qena has announced it will back Ahmed Shafiq in the runoff election…
Rights group requests investigation into Morsy’s statements ‘against Copts’
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Rights group requests investigation into Morsy’s statements ‘against Copts’
The Egyptian Center for Human Rights has requested that the attorney general investigate statements of Mohamed Morsy and other leaders…
Coptic figures deny links to Shafiq’s electoral success, fear polarization
Egypt
May 28, 2012
Coptic figures deny links to Shafiq’s electoral success, fear polarization
Religious figures and intellectuals are struggling to repudiate accusations against Copts that they were the electoral force behind the rise…
Artists to feature Holy Family’s Flight into Egypt
Art news
May 28, 2012
Artists to feature Holy Family’s Flight into Egypt
More than 20 notable artists will feature the Holy Family’s Flight into Egypt and its three-year stay after leaving Palestine,…
Losing presidential candidate says he will take to the streets if Shafiq wins
Egypt
May 26, 2012
Losing presidential candidate says he will take to the streets if Shafiq wins
Abdullah al-Ashal, a losing presidential candidate, has accused Ahmed Shafiq of being the “last card in the hold-all of the…
Prioritizing security, Minya voters go to polls with little enthusiasm
Egypt
May 24, 2012
Prioritizing security, Minya voters go to polls with little enthusiasm
MINYA — With a diverse population divided into cities and villages and a unique sectarian dynamic, Minya voter choices for…