It may soon be a criminal offense to be an atheist in Egypt.
Egypt
Extremists Attack Egyptian Church as Worshipers Leave Mass
Terrorist wearing suicide vest prevented from entering church.
Egypt: 10 Killed in Attack on Coptic Christian Church
Coptic Christians in Egypt have been experiencing heightened persecution in recent times. Attacks against Coptic communities have especially increased during Christian holidays.
Over 200,000 Security Personnel Will Guard Egyptian Christmas Services from Attack
Some 230,000 security personnel will guard Christmas celebrations in Egypt next week after a string of church and mosque bombings in the country.
Christians in Egypt Lose More Worship Sites
Fear of Islamist attacks again cited for closing churches.
For the First Time Christian Evangelicals Met with Egypt’s President
In an historic event, evangelical Christians met with Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. It has been noted that his meeting could mark a significant step forward in evangelical relations with the Arab world’s largest country.
Egypt’s Christians Appeal for Help after Churches are Forced to Close
Egypt has been one of the worst places for Christian persecution in recent months. A series of attacks targeting Christians and forced closure of churches have caused Egypt’s Christian population to call on authorities for help.
ISIS Militants Attack Church in Egypt, Killing 7
Seven people were killed and another 15 injured when suspected Islamic State militants targeted a bank and a church in Egypt.
Mob Violence Terrorizes Small Christian Village in Egypt
Facebook post published and deleted four months ago sparks violence against Christians.
Two Churches Reopen in Minya with Full Support of Local Community
Authorities respond to pressure to reopen two churches they previously closed.
