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12. AWR Daily Overview, May 15, 2013: New sectarian incidents in Minya
Date of source: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The village of Tahā in al-Minya governorate witnessed fitnah tā'ifīyah due the tackling of Muslims villagers by a member of the Coptic community about digging taking place on Church land. Engineer Mahmūd Sa'd, declared that the new constructions especially the church did not obtain licenses and...
36. AWR Daily Overview, May 13, 2013: Copts rally on 40th day after death of Khusūs' victims' to topple regime
Date of source: Monday, May 13, 2013
Majdī Sābir, Vice President of the Maspero Youth Union Media Committee, said a million man march will take place on Friday (May 17), and will involve all Coptic and revolutionary movements, all Christian denominations and some political parties. It will start at the Saint Mark Cathedral in al-'...
39-0. AWR Daily Overview, May 2, 2013: U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom: Egypt's protection of minorities is concerning
Date of source: Thursday, May 2, 2013
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed its concern about the status of religious minorities and religious freedoms in Egypt. USCIRF's 2013 Annual Report stated despite the progress made by the transitional government in advancing religious freedoms, and a...
15-0. AWR Daily Overview, May 5, 2013: Holy Week has passed, Copts' pain continues, says Archpriest Bishoy
Date of source: Sunday, May 5, 2013
Archpriest Bishoy (Bīshūy), Secretary General of the Egyptian Council of Churches, stated his concerns about the sectarian tensions in Egypt. He reasoned the creation of the Egyptian Council of Churches to unite the various elements of the Christian community on theological, legal and scientific...

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