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Egypt: the uncertain future for Coptic Christians

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In the wake of the revolution in Egypt, there's been an explosion of violence against the Coptic Christian community there. Anger has flared up into deadly riots, and houses, shops and churches have been set ablaze. FRANCE 24’s Alexandra Renard went to meet this community living in fear.

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Egyptian Coptic Christians' future

by Anonyme - 27/05/2011 - 12:47

If G8 and EU/US are pledging billions (24 billions the latest) for the Arab Spring- it behooves all people of all dominations to insist for religious tolerance and inviobility of human rights. The Copts have lived for centuries in Egypt- and the latest news of their fear,intimidation tactics, mini massacres do not bode well. Strings have to be attached-behaviour modification for any totalitarian bigoted worldview adherant.

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