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Jailed Advocate for Religious Rights in Egypt Released on Bail

Jailed Advocate for Religious Rights in Egypt Released on Bail
A noted Coptic human rights activist arrested in May and accused of belonging to a terrorist organization was released from prison Tuesday (June 21) after posting bail.

Egyptian Crack-Down on Human Rights Defenders Reaches Key Christian Activist

Egyptian Crack-Down on Human Rights Defenders Reaches Key Christian Activist
A Coptic human rights activist arrested this month by Egyptian security officials faces the possibility of life in prison on concocted charges because of his efforts to expose persecution of Christians, human rights activists said.

Egypt's Government Enacts Security Measures to Protect Christians as They Celebrate Christmas

Egypt's Government Enacts Security Measures to Protect Christians as They Celebrate Christmas
Egypt’s Coptic Christians celebrated Christmas despite the heightened security put into place by the government who feared an Islamic attack.