Security forces have detained 52 suspects who are charged with attacking Coptic demonstrators in front of the Egyptian Radio and Television building on Saturday night, May 14, 2011. The police were reportedly late in responding to the attacks, which resulted in 78 injured demonstrators.

Despite Pope Shenouda’s demand to end demonstrations, Copts are continuing their sit-ins.

In addition, the Egyptian Center for Human Rights issued a statement requesting the dismissal of Interior Minister Mansūr al-'Īsawī for “failing to restore order.”

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