Date of source: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
An AWR team traveled to Beni Suef to investigate the incidents at ‘Izbat Bushrá, and gained an initial report of what happened.
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The purpose of the visit to the city of Beni Suef, located approximately two hours south of Cairo by railroad, was to clarify the situation within ‘...
Date of source: Thursday, July 9, 2009
Al-Wafd interviewed both Father Sam‘ān Shihātah and Mayor Muhammad Sālih to uncover the real reasons behind sectarian strife in ‘Izbat Girgis, Banī Suif.
Date of source: Monday, July 6, 2009
The Egyptian press shed light on two sectarian clashes that took place in two different villages. The first one took place in ‘Izbat Girgis upon Muslims’ protests against Christians’ prayers in a house close to a mosque, and the other inKafr al-Barbarī where a Muslim man was killed in clashes with...
Date of source: Thursday, July 2, 2009
The conflict in ‘Izbar Bushrá is ended through a reconciliation session.
Date of source: Sunday, September 13, 2009
Human rights centers in Egypt have stated that 27 sectarian events took place in the country in the last eight months. However, only four of these incidents were discussed in parliament. In addition many MPs believe that discussing sectarian incidents will only ignite more strife and add to...
Date of source: Thursday, June 25, 2009
While the security forces are still besieging ‘Izbat Bushrá, security apparatus leadership and church clergymen are attempting to release the tension and end the conflict.
Date of source: Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sectarian clashes broke out in ‘Izbat Bushrá andnews was reported about a forthcoming reconciliation session.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Copts of ‘Izbat Bushrá stage a sit-in in Beni Sweif protesting against Muslims’ attacks against their church.