Date of source: الخميس, تموز (يوليو) 9, 2009
Al-Wafd interviewed both Father Sam‘ān Shihātah and Mayor Muhammad Sālih to uncover the real reasons behind sectarian strife in ‘Izbat Girgis, Banī Suif.
Date of source: الاثنين, تموز (يوليو) 6, 2009
The Egyptian press shed light on two sectarian clashes that took place in two different villages. The first one took place in ‘Izbat Girgis upon Muslims’ protests against Christians’ prayers in a house close to a mosque, and the other inKafr al-Barbarī where a Muslim man was killed in clashes with...
Date of source: الخميس, تموز (يوليو) 2, 2009
The conflict in ‘Izbar Bushrá is ended through a reconciliation session.
Date of source: الأحد, أيلول (سبتمبر) 13, 2009
Human rights centers in Egypt have stated that 27 sectarian events took place in the country in the last eight months. However, only four of these incidents were discussed in parliament. In addition many MPs believe that discussing sectarian incidents will only ignite more strife and add to...
Date of source: الخميس, حزيران (يونيو) 25, 2009
While the security forces are still besieging ‘Izbat Bushrá, security apparatus leadership and church clergymen are attempting to release the tension and end the conflict.
Date of source: الأحد, حزيران (يونيو) 28, 2009
Sectarian clashes broke out in ‘Izbat Bushrá andnews was reported about a forthcoming reconciliation session.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, حزيران (يونيو) 23, 2009
Copts of ‘Izbat Bushrá stage a sit-in in Beni Sweif protesting against Muslims’ attacks against their church.