would release 11 Copts arrested for breaking a curfew and rebuild the church recently burned down in Helwan. In fulfillment of al-Gamal's promise the Egyptian Armed Forces has already begun rebuilding the church. More on that here.
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Showing posts with label Helwan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Helwan. Show all posts
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Copts End Cairo Protests, Army Starts Rebuilding Helwan Church
Copts have ended their protests in Cairo after their representatives met with Deputy Prime Minister Yehia al-Gamal, who promised the Egyptian Armed Forces 
would release 11 Copts arrested for breaking a curfew and rebuild the church recently burned down in Helwan. In fulfillment of al-Gamal's promise the Egyptian Armed Forces has already begun rebuilding the church. More on that here.
would release 11 Copts arrested for breaking a curfew and rebuild the church recently burned down in Helwan. In fulfillment of al-Gamal's promise the Egyptian Armed Forces has already begun rebuilding the church. More on that here.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Copts Enter 6th Day of Protests Over Church Burning
Protests over the burning of a church in Helwan have continued into their sixth day, with Copts saying that they will not stop protesting until all their demands are met. In addition to the rebuilding of the church (which has already been agreed to by the Egyptian government) the protesters are calling for the arrest of those responsible for the church's burning and the dismissal of the Governor of Helwan, who is seen as complicit in the incident. The Copts have been joined in their protest by sympathetic Muslims. More here.
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