At least six people were killed and 120 injured in sectarian clashes outside a church in Cairo on Saturday, officials said. A group of Muslim Salafists attacked the Saint Mena Coptic Orthodox Church. Gunfire rang out as people sprinted for cover.
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At least 6 dead in Egyptian sectarian violence
Posted by Sarah on May 8th, 2011
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No Comments »Muslims protest Coptic Christian governor in Qena
Posted by Sarah on April 23rd, 2011
Thousands of mostly Muslim protesters swelled through the streets of the Egyptian city of Qena on Friday to demonstrate against the recent appointment of a new Coptic Christian governor.
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