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Egypt: Christian Anxieties Mount as Islamist Hostility Increases

Egypt: Christian Anxieties Mount as Islamist Hostility Increases
Since July 3, when the Egyptian military removed the Muslim Brotherhood from power, anti-Christian backlash has flared in pockets across Egypt.

Coptic Christian Girl Shot Dead in Egypt

Coptic Christian Girl Shot Dead in Egypt
A Coptic Christian girl walking home from a Bible class at her church was shot and killed last week in Cairo by an unidentified gunman.

Muslims Bomb Christian Homes, Church in Egypt

Muslims Bomb Christian Homes, Church in Egypt
Angry Muslims tossed gasoline bombs into a Christian church and four Christian homes in southern Egypt over the weekend, wounding 15 people.

Egyptian Christians Allege Torture Under Morsi Regime

Egyptian Christians Allege Torture Under Morsi Regime
Roughly a year after revelations the Muslim Brotherhood had tortured Christian demonstrators at a Cairo mosque, more Egyptians are coming forward, detailing abuse they endured during Mohammed Morsi's presidency.

Dozens of Morsi Supporters Die in Egypt Clashes

Dozens of Morsi Supporters Die in Egypt Clashes
At least 83 supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi were killed this weekend in clashes with police, the worst bloodshed since Morsi was removed from office at the beginning of this month.

What's Next for Christians in Egypt?

What's Next for Christians in Egypt?
ReligionToday.com talks with Jerry Dykstra, media relations director for Open Doors USA, about the situation for Egyptian Christians since the overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi.

Christians Flee Villages in Egypt's North Sinai After Terrifying Murders

Christians Flee Villages in Egypt's North Sinai After Terrifying Murders
Christians in two villages in North Sinai, Egypt have fled for their lives after a priest was gunned down and a Christian businessman was abducted and killed, his decapitated body dumped onto a street.

Islamists Behead Egyptian Christian

Islamists Behead Egyptian Christian
Another Christian has been killed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Magdy Habashi, 60, was kidnapped last Saturday by suspected Islamic jihadists, and his decapitated body was found Thursday morning in a cemetery.

Christians in Egypt Fearful After Five Copts Killed

Christians in Egypt Fearful After Five Copts Killed
Following the shooting death of a priest in Northern Sinai, Christians in Upper Egypt and elsewhere are living in fear after four Coptic Christians were killed near Luxor in the wake of the deposing of Mohamed Morsi as president.