Villagers warded off an attempt by supporters of the ousted president to storm the church in Kūm al-Zahīr in Abū Qurqās district (al-Minya governorate). Clashes and heavy shootings took place between the two sides, leading to a failed attempt to storm the church, with no people hurt or lives lost. The attackers fled and police were not able to make any arrests (Author not mentioned, “Copts United”, Aug. 20). Read original text in Arabic.