News for Coptic Christians Stray dogs get more of the West's attention than persecuted ChristiansIf they were endangered whales, stranded stray dogs, caravans trying to storm the USA, they would get front page headlines. But they are only Copts and a woman in death row for 'blasphemy.' ISIS claims attack on Christian pilgrims in EgyptISIS's Sinai branch claims attack on three buses carrying Christian pilgrims in which 7 were killed. Egypt sentences 17 to death over attacks on churchesEgyptian military court sentences 17 people to death over suicide bombings of Coptic churches. Egypt upholds death sentences for 7 ISIS membersEgyptian court upholds death sentences for seven people over beheadings in Libya of 21 Christians. Coptic priest stabbed to death by Islamist terroristThe brutal Jihadist murder of Coptic priest Monsignor Samaan on a busy Cairo street has so far elicited no response from Egypt's government.Egypt claims "War on Terror" and shuts Coptic churchesImagine not being able to reach you synagogue on Yom Kippur, because police have decided you need a permit. Egypt kills jihadists who attacked CoptsEgyptian forces kill three jihadists suspected of involvement in deadly attacks against Coptic Christians. Identity erasure: The threat to the Egyptian CoptsIslam in the majority is never satisfied until the minority is subsumed entirely by its religious-political system, which includes the Arab/Muslim heritage. Egypt strikes jihadist camps in LibyaEgypt launches six air strikes on jihadist camps in Libya following latest attack on Coptic Christians.'Terror will be defeated if all countries work against it'Prime Minister's Office condemns attack in Egypt, calls on all countries to unite to work against terrorism. Egypt: 23 killed in shooting attackISIS terrorists attack bus carrying Coptic Chirstians south of Cairo. At least 23 dead and 25 wounded. Islamist attacks on holidaysAttacking on Diwali or Christmas or Yom Kippur is essentially declaring that such “infidel” holy days ought to be desecrated rather than respected. Rivlin to Sisi: Terror won't diminish Egypt's spiritPresident Rivlin sends condolences to Egyptian President following attacks on Coptic churches. UN condemns Egypt church attacksUN Security Council calls bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt heinous and cowardly.Egypt arrests three more suspects in Cairo church attackEgypt arrests three more people suspected of involvement in the bombing of a Coptic Christian church. ISIS claims attack on Cairo Coptic churchThe Islamic State claims responsibility for bomb attack on a Cairo Coptic church, vows to continue attacks against "infidels".Egypt names suicide bomber who carried out Cairo attackEgyptian President says a suicide bomber carried out attack at Cairo's Coptic cathedral. Four suspects arrested. Hamas: Attack in Cairo seeks 'to wreak havoc'Hamas condemns terror attack on Coptic church in Cairo which killed 23 people.Netanyahu to Egypt: Let's fight terrorism togetherPM Netanyahu condemns terror attack on Coptic Christians in Cairo, calls on Egypt to "fight terrorism together". Egyptian mob humiliates elderly Christian womanMuslim rioters sack Christian homes following rumor Christian man had affair with Muslim woman. Egyptians Flock Home from Libya After BeheadingsAlmost 15,000 Egyptians have flocked home from Libya since ISIS beheaded 21 Coptic Christians last week. ISIS Plans to 'Invade' Italy With Small BoatsItalian officials have expressed serious concerns that they could face an invasion by Islamic State forces, and are preparing to fight back. Egyptian Jets Strike Libya after ISIS Murders 21Egyptian army says 'avenging the blood of Egyptian, and extracting retribution from the killers... is a duty we have to carry out.' Sisi Vows to Respond to Beheadings of ChristiansEgyptian President says his country will choose "the necessary timing" to respond to the beheadings of 21 Christians in Libya. ISIS Beheads Coptic Christians in LibyaIslamic State releases a video purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians the group captured in Libya. Egypt’s Al-Ahzar Institute: Cause or Foe of Terror?With its slightest pronouncement (fatwa) obeyed by Sunni Muslim followers, Al-Ahzar has the power to eradicate Muslim violence around the world. But what has its impact been? How does it react to ISIS? Libya: Kidnapped Coptic Christians ReleasedA local leader says 13 Coptic Christian workers from Egypt have been freed after being seized in Libya by "people smugglers". Thirteen Coptic Christians Abducted in LibyaIslamists seize Christians in Sirte in second abduction in one week; Egypt tells citizens to stay indoors due to threats. Egypt Jails Christian Teacher for Insulting IslamTeacher accused of telling students that a late Coptic pope was better than the Prophet Mohammed. The Slaughter in EgyptThis is what triggered the slaughter of twenty-eight people in Aswan, Upper Egypt. Christian Suffering Stands in Way of Middle East PeaceThe underlying problem isn’t between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs – It’s between Islamists and everyone else. Report: Hamas Planned Church Bombings on ChristmasHamas and the Muslim Brotherhood reportedly planned to murder Egyptian Christians on their holy day. Egypt: Gunmen Fire on Coptic Christian WeddingThree people die as gunmen on motorcycles open fire on a wedding party outside a Coptic Christian church in Cairo. Egypt's Christians Attack Western Media CoverageEgypt's Coptic Christian church criticizes "media fallacies that are prevalent in Western countries" when dealing with Islamist terrorism.Egypt's Churches Aflame as Brotherhood Runs AmokMuslim Brotherhood fanatics are taking their frustrations out on Egypt's Coptic Christians, burning their churches and homes. Egypt's Islamist Rage Targets ChristiansPro-Morsi rioters set fire to Christian youth center, church. Gunman Kills 10-year-old Christian GirlJessica Boulous was shot and instantly killed in Cairo. Her uncles says violence against Christians “seems to be normal” in Egypt now. Egypt: Christian Beheaded as Violence WorsensHostage "beheaded" as Egyptian Islamists take advantage of unrest to target the country's Coptic Christian minority 6 Suspects in Islamist Bombing of Buddhist TempleIndian Mujahideen group suspected in multiple bomb attacks, which wounded two monks. Attack underscores rising Islamist violenceEgypt: 1 Killed in Sectarian ClashesOne killed in clashes at Cairo's Coptic cathedral, after funeral prayers for four Christians during which Copts chanted against Morsi. Egypt Says it Foiled Sinai Church BombingEgypt announced Monday that it had foiled an attack at a Coptic church in the Rafiah area of northern Sinai. Morsi Meets Coptic Christians in SinaiEgyptian President Mohammed Morsi meets with Coptic families who fled from the town of Rafiah after receiving death threats.Egypt: Christian Children ArrestedTwo Coptic Christian children, aged 10 and 9, arrested after being accused of tearing up pages of the Koran.Egypt's PM Denies Copts Fled Homes in SinaiEgypt’s PM Qandil denies Copts had fled their homes in Sinai, as officials and residents say the Christians received death threats.60 Minutes Outdid CNNThe recent anti-US riots have shown the world what Islam wants to do. The Christians in Arab lands can attest to that. 60 Minutes just didn't find them. New Evidence on Whether Jesus Was MarriedScrap of ancient papyrus written in Egyptian Coptic reveals the words "Jesus said to them, my wife…”Egyptian Crucifixions: Fact or Fiction?Sky News Arabia reported Muslims crucifying Christians. INR's Tamar Yonah interviews an investigative reporter to find out the inside scoop. Copts Declare Creation of 'Christian Brotherhood'Coptic activists in Egypt announced establishment of Christian Brotherhood to counter influence of Muslim Brotherhood. Coptic Tycoon Still in Islamist CrosshairsEgypt's Coptic billionaire and tycoon Naguib Sawiris beat one case, but faces another for 'insulting religion' via TwitterCopts Protest Eviction of Christians from ShabratHundreds of Coptic Christians staged a protest at Egypt's parliament after 8 Copt families were forcibly evicted from Shabrat Thousands Mark Cairo's Tahrir Square RevolutionCrowds packed Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution despite cold and rain, but with little celebration. The End of Religious FreedomPresident Obama must prevent the shutting down of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The need for its work has never been so acute as Islamists gain power. A Copt Writer's View of the Egyptian ElectionsThe power struggle between Islamic fundamentalists and the all-powerful Egyptian military to gain control of Egypt ignores the will of the people who shed their blood for freedom and human rights during the Lotus uprising earlier this year.Copts Attacked in Cairo -- 10 InjuredCoptic marchers in Cairo were assaulted by supporters of Islamist candidates, who injured ten. Egyptian Muslims Burn Coptic Church in AswanEgyptian Muslims have returned to "business as usual," with another attack on a Coptic Christian church, this one in Aswan. |
