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  Sep 8, 2013

  Mideast Conference Participants Reject Military Strike on Syria, Warn of Consequences of Attack for Christians

  Participants with the "Challenges Facing Arab Christians" conference rejected any Western-led military strike against Syria, warning of the potential impact on Syrian Christians.

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  Aug 30, 2013

  Pope Tawadros II Says Christians Continue to Flee Egypt, Urges Against 'Foreign Interference'

  H.H. Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria has said there is pressure on Christians in the Middle East that has led to the migration of large numbers of Christians from the region.

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  Aug 30, 2013

  Muslim Brotherhood Inciting Conflict in Egypt, Claims European Committee

  Elmar Brok, chairman of European Parliament's foreign affairs committee, has accused the Muslim Brotherhood of inciting the ongoing situation in Egypt.

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  Aug 30, 2013

  Palestinian Archbishop Urges Syrians to Find Solution Themselves, Advises Against Western Intervention

  A prominent Syrian religious figure is denouncing foreign action in the war torn country and says that any lasting solution will be formed by Syrians.

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  Aug 21, 2013

  Jerusalem Religious Leader Praises Christian and Muslim Egyptians Fighting Terrorists

  Patriarchs and heads of churches from all over Jerusalem have praised those in Egypt who are facing violence and bloodshed but have maintained their faith and spoken out against the violence. They are now calling on both Muslims and Christians to unite in opposition of terrorists inciting violence throughout the nation.

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  Aug 21, 2013

  Russian Official Urges Defense of Christians in Syria in Wake of Chemical Attack

  Vladimir Bulygin, head of the Constitutional Legislation Committee of Russia's Federation Council, has called on the Russian government to defend Syrian Christians and to seek the help of the international community.

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  Aug 21, 2013

  Islamic Leaders Urge Egyptian Muslims to Protect Christians Facing Violence

  The Russian Association of Islamic Accord, which is also known as the All-Russian Muslim Board, has called on Egyptians to protect the country's Christian population.

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  Aug 20, 2013

  Egypt at War Against Terrorists, Says Catholic Copt Leader

  The turmoil currently taking place in Egypt is not a political struggle, but rather a war by all Egyptians against terrorism, according to H.H. Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac, head of the Coptic Catholic Church in Egypt.

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  Aug 17, 2013

  Christian Businessman Calls on Egypt to Unite Against Terrorists to End Violence Amid With 'Spirit of Reconciliation'

  Naguib Sawiris, a Coptic businessman and founder of the Egyptian Liberals Party, said Egyptians need to unite in the face of terrorism in light of the recent violent attacks by Morsi supporters.

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  Aug 17, 2013

  Several Christians Injured Protecting Egypt Church Attacked by Islamists; Local Muslims Rush to Help Copts

  Several militants have attacked St. George Church in Hadaek Helwan, Cairo, throwing Molotov cocktails and opening fire on the building during a pro-Morsi march in the area.