Copts welcome Easter amid hope, fear and determination to fight for Rights

Ekram Ibrahim 20/4/2011 In the midst of rising sectarian tensions, some Copts are considering fleeing the country while others opt to ready themselves to fight for social and political equality and emancipation The January 25 Revolution has succeeded in inspiring countless Egyptians and offering them hope of a new, egalitarian state. As Egyptian Copts celebrate Easter filled with these new hopes, socio-political developments have burdened this section of society with fear as some of them consider the notion of leaving the country while others equip themselves politically, readying for coming political battles. The latest Salafist incidents have caused considerable panic and depression among many Egyptians, leading several Copts to grapple with the thought of escape.