During the last few days the arrest of two children, who are less than 10 years old, has dominated discussions and debate about the legality of such an arrest.

What are the reasons behinds these developments that took place at the village of ‘Izbat Mārcu, ten kilometers away from the city of Beni Suef?

In order to find the truth, Arab West Report got in contact with Father Ishāq Kastūrr  Nāshid, the priest of the Church of Saint Mary and Archangel in Telt, the village of ‘Izbat Mārcu, Beni Suef Governorate.