Egypt

Egypt Arrests Coptic Community Rights Activist amid Heightened Surveillance Measures

Egypt Arrests Coptic Community Rights Activist amid Heightened Surveillance Measures

On November 23, seven plainclothes Egyptian police officers showed up at activist Ramy Kamel's house and confiscated many of his belongings including books, his laptop, his phone, and a digital camera. The following day, the Coptic activist known for advocating for Egypt's urban poor and rural peasants was charged with joining and financing a terrorist group and disrupting public peace.  

Coptic Christian Arrested for Allegedly Insulting Islam on Facebook in Egypt

Coptic Christian Arrested for Allegedly Insulting Islam on Facebook in Egypt
A young Coptic Christian man has been arrested near Cairo, Egypt for allegedly insulting Islam after a hacker posted material on his Facebook page, he and family members said.

Church Closed in Egypt after Muslim Mob Frightens Children in Sunday School

Church Closed in Egypt after Muslim Mob Frightens Children in Sunday School
A Coptic church in Upper Egypt is closed after a throng of angry Muslims attacked it this month, beating a priest and another Copt as more than 200 fearful children who had gathered for Bible lessons looked on, according to advocacy groups.

Kidnapping, Torture in Egypt of Christian Woman from Sudan Highlights Convert Pressures

Kidnapping, Torture in Egypt of Christian Woman from Sudan Highlights Convert Pressures
A Christian mother from Sudan had deep cause for fear last November when her Muslim brother went to her church in Cairo, Egypt with a photo of her husband and asked members if they knew his whereabouts.

Facing Torture, Death in Sudan, Convert Flees to Egypt... and More Death Threats

Facing Torture, Death in Sudan, Convert Flees to Egypt... and More Death Threats
Having fled Sudan after authorities tortured and threatened to kill him if he refused to return to Islam, a Sudanese Christian now faces death threats in Egypt.