Riot police disperse crowds outside a Cairo church burned by Muslim mobs. The violence raises questions about minority rights and Egypt’s transition to democracy.
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12 dead in Muslim-Christian clashes in Egypt
Posted by Sarah on May 9th, 2011
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No Comments »At least 6 dead in Egyptian sectarian violence
Posted by Sarah on May 8th, 2011
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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