Date of source: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Discussion of different factors in clashes between Muslims and Christians in Bimhā.
Excellent overview of 35 years of sectarian crises in Egypt by Sulaymān Shafīq.
Date of source: Saturday, May 12, 2007
Sectarian violence rocked the Egyptian village of Bimhā, Giza, sparked by Muslim’s anger over alleged Coptic plans to build a church. Violence left 11 Copts injured and 30-Christian owned homes and businesses damaged.
Date of source: Monday, May 14, 2007
The incidents of sectarian violence in the Egyptian village of Bimhā provoked commentators who believe that the scenario of sectarian unrest related to church building has repeatedly occurred, demanding that the government take prompt actions to resolve the problem of church construction.