Activists Condemn Jail Term For Egypt Christians
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Rights activists have condemned the sentencing of two Coptic Christians to three years imprisonment for "seizing" a soldier's rifle during a deadly October 2011 crackdown on Coptic protesters in Egypt.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Rights activists have condemned the sentencing of two Coptic Christians to three years imprisonment for "seizing" a soldier's rifle during a deadly October 2011 crackdown on Coptic protesters in Egypt. Egypt’s Christians Fearful Of Outcome Presidential Vote
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egypt's minority Christians were on edge Thursday, May 23, as voting continued in the first open presidential election since last year's ouster of leader Hosni Mubarak, amid fresh fears that hardline Islamists hold the key to more power.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egypt's minority Christians were on edge Thursday, May 23, as voting continued in the first open presidential election since last year's ouster of leader Hosni Mubarak, amid fresh fears that hardline Islamists hold the key to more power.
Egypt Detains Suspects After Bishop Survives Assassination Attempt
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egyptian security forces have detained several suspects in the village where a key Coptic bishop survived an assassination attempt, BosNewsLife learned Thursday, October 3. he raid in al-Serw village in Minya province came shortly after gunmen attacked the entourage of Bishop Anba Makarios on Monday, September 30, Christians said.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egyptian security forces have detained several suspects in the village where a key Coptic bishop survived an assassination attempt, BosNewsLife learned Thursday, October 3. he raid in al-Serw village in Minya province came shortly after gunmen attacked the entourage of Bishop Anba Makarios on Monday, September 30, Christians said. Egypt Police Detains Muslim In Murder Of Christian
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egyptian police have detained a Muslim man who allegedly killed a Coptic Christian and seriously injured two other Copts in two different villages, north of the capital Cairo, Christians said Wednesday September 23.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egyptian police have detained a Muslim man who allegedly killed a Coptic Christian and seriously injured two other Copts in two different villages, north of the capital Cairo, Christians said Wednesday September 23. Egypt Court Bans ‘Christian’ On Ex-Muslim’s ID Card
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service with BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- For the second time, an Egyptian court has rejected a Christian convert's request to change his religious affiliation on his identity card in a ruling described by critics as "a severe blow" to freedom of religion of ex-Muslims.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- For the second time, an Egyptian court has rejected a Christian convert's request to change his religious affiliation on his identity card in a ruling described by critics as "a severe blow" to freedom of religion of ex-Muslims.
NEWS ALERT: Over Dozen Christians Killed As Chaos Rages In Egypt
By BosNewsLife Middle East and Africa Services
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- More than a dozen Christians have been killed in Egypt after security forces withdrew from key areas and rioters attacked Christian homes and churches, Christians missionaries said Wednesday, February 2.
Eritrea Refugees Detained In Sinai Desert, Group Says
By BosNewsLife Middle East and African Services
CAIRO/JERUSALEM (BosNewsLife)-- There was international concern Friday, November 26, over the situation of 80 Eritrean refugees who rights activists said have been held hostage by people smugglers on the Egypt-Israel border for about a month.
CAIRO/JERUSALEM (BosNewsLife)-- There was international concern Friday, November 26, over the situation of 80 Eritrean refugees who rights activists said have been held hostage by people smugglers on the Egypt-Israel border for about a month. Egypt Christians Pray After Massacre Amid Concerns Over Nation’s Future
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
CAIRO/LONDON (BosNewsLife)-- The influential leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Britain announced three days of prayer as Egypt's minority Coptic Christians feared more violence in the aftermath of the mass killing of more than 50 Islamist protesters in clashes with Egyptian security forces.
CAIRO/LONDON (BosNewsLife)-- The influential leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Britain announced three days of prayer as Egypt's minority Coptic Christians feared more violence in the aftermath of the mass killing of more than 50 Islamist protesters in clashes with Egyptian security forces. Muslims Attack Egypt Christians; 11 Injured
By Joseph C. DeCaro, BosNewsLife Special Corespondent
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Nearly a dozen injured Egyptian Christians, known as Copts, were recovering Monday, August 23, after they were attacked by an angry Muslim mob in the village of Shimi, a church leader and local Christians said.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Nearly a dozen injured Egyptian Christians, known as Copts, were recovering Monday, August 23, after they were attacked by an angry Muslim mob in the village of Shimi, a church leader and local Christians said. Christians Under Pressure Ahead Of Presidential Poll
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Christians were under pressure Friday, June 15, to vote for an Islamic leader in presidential elections this weekend, after a top court dissolved the Islamist-controlled parliament due to election irregularities.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Christians were under pressure Friday, June 15, to vote for an Islamic leader in presidential elections this weekend, after a top court dissolved the Islamist-controlled parliament due to election irregularities. 
