24 August 2013

UK Church reports over 100 attacks on Christian properties in Egypt

The Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has received reports of over a hundred attacks on churches and other Christian buildings in Egypt since the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi.

In addition to churches, attacks have been carried out on Christian homes, businesses, institutions and individuals.

It has published a full list of the properties attacked between 14 and 22 August here

At least seven Christians have been killed in the violence that ensued after the military broke up sit-ins by supporters of Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood. [Christian Today] Read more