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.
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An angry and armed Muslim mob recently stormed through an Egyptian village, unleashing violence against the Christians who live there.
Egyptian Christian Students on Trial for Insulting Islam
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Egypt's Government Enacts Security Measures to Protect Christians as They Celebrate Christmas
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Egyptian Brothers Add to Tally of Christians Killed in Libya
World Watch Monitor has heard in detail about the recent deaths of two Egyptian Coptic Christians caught up in the lawlessness.
Christian Broadcasting Studio Raided in Egypt
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Coptic Christians in Hiding from Muslims
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Egyptian Christian Held in Prison for Reporting Attacks on Church
An Egyptian Christian who reported attacks on Christians and Christian churches continues to be held in prison.
Egyptian Christian Imprisoned for Handing Out Bibles in Shopping Mall
A 35-year-old Egyptian Christian is likely to remain in jail for one to five years for handing out Bibles in a shopping mall.
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