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  Aug 6, 2013

  Christians Attacked, Homes Damaged by Pro-Morsi Protesters in Egypt

  Supporters of Egypt's former President Mohamed Morsi have attacked several houses owned by Copts in Minya's village of Badraman, Upper Egypt, during their demonstrations recently. The protests were held to express their support for the former president.

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  Aug 1, 2013

  Christian Journalists in Iraq Subjected to Death Threats, Violence in Kurdistan Region

  A Christian activist from the predominantly Christian area of Ankawa, Erbil, in the capital of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq, has revealed that journalist Jinan Bolous, editor-in-chief of Beth Ankawa, a local newspaper, was recently threatened - setting a dangerous precedent in the volatile region.

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  Aug 1, 2013

  Egyptian Politicians Denounce Muslim Brotherhood's Threats Against Copts

  A number of Egyptian politicians have denounced the threats launched by Muslim Brotherhood leaders against Copts, in an attempt to prevent them from demonstrating on Friday. This came after Gen. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Minister of Defense and Military Production, called on Egyptian citizens to help fight terrorism.

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  Jul 31, 2013

  'It's Open Season on Christians...Help Stop This Genocide!' Pleads Nigeria Christian Leader to US Lawmakers

  Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has told U.S. lawmakers that Christians in Nigeria are an endangered species, and that it has now become "open season" on Christians in the African nation.

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  Jul 30, 2013

  'Muslims for Christians' NGO Touted by Egyptian Writer to 'Protect Rights' of Egypt's Christians

  Egyptian political writer Mamoun Fandy suggested forming a non-governmental organization called "Muslims for Christians" to work on monitoring and documenting sectarian practices against Christians in Egypt and make "the protection of their rights a duty for every Muslim Egyptian."

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  Jul 27, 2013

  Human Rights Watch Report Reveals Attacks Against Copts Increased After Morsi Removed From Power

  A report released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday states that attacks and acts of violence against Copts in Egypt have risen since former Egypt President Mohammed Morsi was removed from office.

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  Jul 27, 2013

  Egypt Christians Hoping for Constitution Based on Citizenship, Equality and Civil State - Not Religion

  Former Egypt MP Emad Gad, a member of the Supreme Commission of the Social Democratic Party, has said Christian Copts in the country are still dreaming of a constitution that entrenches rights, freedoms and civil state.

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  Jul 23, 2013

  Muslim Brotherhood Using Violence to Destroy Social Peace by Attacking Copts, Says Evangelical Coptic Authority Chairperson

  Rev. Radi Atallah, chairperson of the Evangelical Coptic Authority's regional committee on dialogue of cultures, has said the Muslim Brotherhood is trying to destroy social peace in Egypt by using public violence and violence against Copts.

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  Jul 18, 2013

  Islamic Extremists Attempt to Terrorize Christians With Repeated Attacks in Egypt

  Christians in Egypt are being intimidated by Islamic extremists, who have adopted a strategy to incite sectarian attacks by targeting the country's Coptic population in order to spark divisions in Egypt based on religious affiliations, according to Nabil Abdel Fattah, a political analyst and researcher specializing in Islamic groups' affairs for the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies.

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  Jul 17, 2013

  Egypt Must Take a Stand Against Terrorism, Say Leading Politicians

  A number of Egyptian politicians have denounced violent attacks by the Muslim Brotherhood and their supporters in Egypt as tensions surrounding former President Morsi's overthrow continue. The politicians stated that the violence is not a form of demonstration and called on the state to take a stance against what they call "terrorist acts."