Attacks against Copts

The ‘Amīriyah 2 Prosecution in Western Alexandria is currently investigating a complaint submitted by the priest of the Mary Mina Church, Yusab Kamāl, in the King Marriot Area. He stated in his complaint that unknown persons are threatening to kill him and are requesting him to pay a ransom of 1 million EGP.  He had received an SMS on his mobile that reads “there are a few words to say and if you violate them you are the one who would be to blame for what is to happen in your church. If you inform the government we will not be late in executing what we want. You must pay us a million Egyptian pounds if you accept to pay respond by yes 7pm today” (Shirīn Tāhir, al-Wafd, Sept. 29, p. 4). This article has no link online.