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Egypt: Sectarian Attacks Amid Political Crisis

Details: Published: Tuesday, 23 July 2013 14:43; Written by Nadim Houry

Human Rights Watch

Scant Protection As Christians Attacked in Several Cities

(New York) – Egyptian Christians have been targeted in several attacks since the military’s ouster of former President Mohamed Morsy. The authorities should urgently investigate the attacks, hold the perpetrators to account, and determine whether the police could have prevented or stopped the violence.

Wave of attacks on Copts and churches

Details: Published: Monday, 15 July 2013 22:24; Written by The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights

EIPR: authorities must take immediate action to protect citizens and houses of worship, bring perpetrators and inciters to justice

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) today warned about the gravity of sectarian violence and incitement seen in several governorates since the massive demonstrations and marches of 30 June. The way that state agencies, particularly the security apparatus, have dealt with these attacks is disturbing.

Bassem Youssef on Morsi Speech

Details: Published: Thursday, 16 May 2013 15:49; Written by Middle East Institute

Watch Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi addressing violence in Egypt's streets, followed by reaction from political satirist Bassem Youssef.

The BBC and its bias towards pro-immigration lobby

Details: Published: Thursday, 30 May 2013 17:58; Written by Alasdair Glennie

Daily Mail, London

Report accuses 'left-wing Corporation of downplaying violence by Islamists'

The BBC has been accused of 'downplaying' violence by Islamists
after a report which analysed its coverage since 1997

The BBC gives too much weight to pro-immigration voices and ‘almost totally ignores’ the negative social impact of multiculturalism, a new study has claimed.

USCIRF Annual Report 2013 - - Egypt Section

Details: Published: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 18:05; Written by United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

USCIRF STATUS: Tier 1 Country of Particular Concern

BOTTOM LINE: Despite some progress during a turbulent political transition, the Egyptian government has failed or been slow to protect religious minorities, particularly Coptic Orthodox Christians from violence.