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“Canada Deeply Concerned by Continuing Violence in Egypt”

“Canada condemns the shooting death of Coptic Christian priest Mina Aboud Sharween near El Arish in Egypt’s Northern Sinai.“Canada condemns in the strongest possible...

Attacks Increase Against Egypt’s Coptic Christians

In recent weeks, at least nine Christians have been killed nationwide, including at least one priest. More than a dozen churches have been attacked...

120 Coptic Families Migrate from Arish

“The situation warns of danger in North Sinai,” said Father Mikhail Anton, St. George’s Church priest. “Mass shall be cancelled except for Fridays, so...

Closer Look at Dabaaya Village Tragedy: Copts Killed, Houses Burned

MCN's correspondent recounted a visit to the village:A car took us 13 kilometers away from the city of Luxor to reach Dabaaya village. The...

Obama Administration Calls on Egyptian Military to Release Morsi

Psaki made it clear, however, that the administration now recognizes interim President Adli Mansour, who was appointed by the military, as the country's legitimate...

Christian Beheaded in Egypt; Church Leaders Call for Tighter Security to Protect Religious Minorities

Father Mikhael Anton, priest of St. George Church in Arish, said Lamie, who lives in Sheikh Zowaid, was kidnapped last Saturday as he was...

A Closer Look at Dabaaya Village Tragedy: Copts Killed, Houses Burned

Most of the village Copts fled the city, while those who remained are staying in the local church for fear of repeated attacks.MCN's correspondent...

US Lawmakers Could Ease ‘Coup’ Ban on Aid to Egypt

The United States sends $1.3 billion in military aid and $250 million in economic aid to Egypt each year, but the military coup label...

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