Muslim Brotherhood-Coptic relations: A dubious Rapprochement

Noha El-Hennawy 04/04/2011 As the Muslim Brotherhood begins its life as an official political player, it is attempting to revamp its image to appeal to all Egyptians, particularly the Coptic Christian minority that has long been skeptical of the Islamist group. But Coptic leaders say it will take more than public relations to quell fears of sectarianism. “The Muslim Brotherhood want to show that they are not against Copts and attract some Christians to join their party,” said Naguib Gobraiel, lawyer for the Coptic Church

Noha El-Hennawy 04/04/2011 As the Muslim Brotherhood begins its life as an official political player, it is attempting to revamp its image to appeal to all Egyptians, particularly the Coptic Christian minority that has long been skeptical of the Islamist group. But Coptic leaders say it will take more than public relations to quell fears of sectarianism. “The Muslim Brotherhood want to show that they are not against Copts and attract some Christians to join their party,” said Naguib Gobraiel, lawyer for the Coptic Church

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