Coptic Christians Under Siege as Mob Attacks Cairo Cathedral

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By Alastair Beach

Published on Monday, 08 April 2013 21:43

Alastair Beach sees gunfire exchanged as armed gang descends on funeral of five Christians killed in recent sectarian clashes

Hundreds of Christians were under siege inside Cairo’s Coptic cathedral Sunday night as security forces and local residents, some armed with handguns, launched a prolonged and unprecedented attack on the seat of Egypt’s ancient Church.

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St. Mark Cathedral Events Make Front Page of International Media

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By Coptic Solidarity

Published on Monday, 08 April 2013 15:30

MOURNERS ATTACKED AFTER FUNERAL BY ISLAMIST "THUGS”; POLICE COLLUSION SUSPECTED

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By Dispatches

Published on Monday, 08 April 2013 00:51

A state of anger had prevailed during the funeral service for the four Coptic victims of the sectarian incidents in El-Khosoos, Qaliubiya [Greater Cairo], with thousands chanting inside and outside of the St. Mark Cathedral in Abbasseya, Cairo.

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NINE PERSONS KILLED IN SECTARIAN ATTACK NEAR CAIRO

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By Dispatches

Published on Saturday, 06 April 2013 21:22

Attacks by Muslims and clashes with Christians erupted on Friday in the Al-Khosous district of Qaliubia province, part of the Greater Cairo region, leading to the killing of nine people. These include five Coptic Christians, one Muslim and three unidentified bodies. At least 17 Christians were reported to be wounded.

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