Coptic Christians
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Egyptian explosives expert killed while trying to defuse bomb at Cairo churchEgyptian security forces have stepped up their presence outside churches and other places of worship ahead of Coptic Christmas, which is celebrated on Jan. 7.WorldJan 5, 2019
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Egypt launches air strikes on Libyan targets in response to attack on Coptic ChristiansSix air strikes were directed at camps near Derna in Libya where Cairo believes militants responsible for a deadly attack on Christians earlier in the day were trained.WorldMay 26, 2017
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Gunmen attack bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt, killing at least 26The attack happened while the bus was travelling on the road to the St. Samuel Monastery.WorldMay 26, 2017
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‘Hero’ broadcaster saves Copts in Egypt revolution, flees to CanadaMohamed Gohar stepped away from the bright TV lights, and used his position as a broadcaster in Egypt to save a group of Coptic Christians from an almost certain massacre.Jul 9, 2014
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Egypt’s Coptic Christians facing renewed attacks following crackdownMixed in with the chaos and violence unfolding in Egypt over the past few days, the country’s Coptic Christians say they have come under attack from supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood.WorldAug 16, 2013
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