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47. Central Security forces have increased their presence in the area of the Virgin Mary Church in al-Warrāq
Date of source: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Central Security forces have increased their presence in the area of the Virgin Mary Church in al-Warrāq in order to secure the popular condolences organized by Dustūr Party following Friday prayers. The residents of al-Warrāq performed Friday prayers in front of the church to affirm their...
19. Al-Azhar rejects a bill that removes the religious reference to the Shaykh
Date of source: Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Meanwhile, Dr. Husayn al-Shāf’ī, chief advisor of to the Grand Shaykh of the Azhar and Chairman of the Arabic Language Academy, rejected a draft law on the re-organization of the top Sunnī establishment. “The person who submitted the draft law wants to have the appointment of the grand shaykh...
12. The death of the second ‘Umrāniyyah riot victim
Date of source: Saturday, November 27, 2010
Mīlād Malāk Mikhā’īl, a construction worker, passed away yesterday after receiving a bullet in the stomach during last Wednesday’s riots in ‘Umrāniyyah. The authorities have intensified security in the area to prevent further sectarian violence. An ecclesial source confirmed that Bishop Theodosius...
63. Regrettable riots in ‘Umrāniyyah
Date of source: Thursday, November 25, 2010
Unfortunate events occurred in the ‘Umrāniyyah district of Giza yesterday as riots broke out against the governorate’s decision to discontinue the illegal building of a church. 18 policemen were injured as well as 23 civilians. One civilian was killed. The front gates of the Giza Governorate...
48. Copts protest decision to discontinue church construction
Date of source: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Over 500 Copts blocked the Munīb Road for over half an hour at dawn in protest of a decision to discontinue the building of a church service center. State security forces interfered to contain the situation, but reportedly ended up being assaulted by protestors, who chanted “Let us die for the...
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