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74. The two Coptic children accused of contempt of the Quran left the Beni Suef prosecution to an unknown destination
Date of source: Saturday, October 6, 2012
The two children left the Beni Suef prosecution to an unknown place after orders to release them as security forces intensified presence in ‘Izbit Marco lest retaliatory acts erupt.
16-Calm restored in al-Fash town after clashes broke out between Muslims and Christians
Date of source: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Calm was recovered to the area of ‘Izbit Marco, al-Fashn township, Beni Suef governorate, on Monday (October 29) after clashes between Muslims and Copts outside a church on Sunday (October 28) as security forces wielded control and deployed anti-riot police personnel.
44. a final reconciliation between Copts and Muslims in Bani Ahmad Village
Date of source: Monday, August 12, 2013
Minya A customary reconciliation committee  succeeded in reaching a final reconciliation between Copts and Muslims in Bani Ahmad Village in al-Minya. Both parties agreed to withdraw the lawsuits from court. The two sides also agreed on an indemnity clause of 2 million LE if either side attacks the...
68. clashes led to the torching of seven Coptic houses
Date of source: Monday, August 12, 2013
The clashes led to the torching of seven Coptic houses, some Coptic-owned shops, and a Coptic place of worship.  Also two Muslim houses were burnt and 5 Muslims slightly wounded (Muhammad Khalf Amīn, Islām Fahmī, and Hibah Sabīh, al-Watan, Aug. 12, p. 15).   (Flynne Rushton, Intern)
5. The siege of Al-Wasti Church for the third time .. and dozens of injured in clashes with security
Date of source: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The father of the missing young woman accused priests of marrying her to a Coptic man and smuggling her out of the country almost a month ago based on information found in her diary. However, Ibrāhīm Hudayb, head of Beni Suef Security Department said that the missing young woman has contacted her...
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