Tag: mena

Copts detained in Libya released early, say church sources

obl- April 12, 2013

MENA – 12/4/13 Libya has reportedly released four Egyptian Copts who had been imprisoned for over a month on charges of proselytizing, said on Thursday ... Read More

Egypt sentences Muslim to death over Copt attack

obl- March 26, 2013

REUTERS – 26/3/13 In case that underlines sectarian tensions, Muslim man sentenced to death for killing two in dispute with Christians. CAIRO – A Muslim ... Read More

Egypt thwarts bid to attack Coptic church

obl- January 7, 2013

7/1/13 The Egyptian army foiled a bid to attack a Coptic church in the Rafah border town with Gaza as the minority Christian community began ... Read More