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Egypt and the Undiscovered Country

Egypt and the Undiscovered Country

By Jeffrey Imm • on March 12, 2010

As the Voice of the Copts’ Ashraf Ramellah and others have pointed out, “Christians of Egypt, also known as Copts, have been living under discrimination, oppression and persecution for almost 1430 years.” A young nation such as the United States of America can barely grasp the concept of such a lengthy and protracted oppression of

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DC: Voice of the Copts Rally At Egypt Embassy (March 11), Press Conference (March 12)

DC: Voice of the Copts Rally At Egypt Embassy (March 11), Press Conference (March 12)

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on March 11, 2010

Voice of the Copts announces two events in Washington DC: a rally at Egypt Embassy on March 11, and Press Conference at the National Press Club on March 12 Egypt

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Egypt refuses to recognize Muslim born, Christian converts — Mohammed Bishoy Hegazy

Egypt refuses to recognize Muslim born, Christian converts — Mohammed Bishoy Hegazy

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 25, 2010

Egypt refuses to recognize Muslim born, Christian converts — Mohammed Bishoy Hegazy

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“Egyptian State Security Accused of Torturing Christian Youth”

“Egyptian State Security Accused of Torturing Christian Youth”

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 24, 2010

AINA reports: “Egyptian State Security Accused of Torturing Christian Youth” – “Egyptian State Security has been accused by lawyers, rights activists and victims’ families of torturing the Christian youths arrested

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Voice of the Copts Cancels February 25, 26 Events – Will Reschedule

Voice of the Copts Cancels February 25, 26 Events – Will Reschedule

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 24, 2010

“Due to severe weather predicted for the North East of United States, Voice of the Copts regret to cancel the Press Conference of 02/25/10 as well as the protesting next to Egyptian embassy in Washington Dc scheduled on 02/26/10.” “Our decision to reschedule those events is also based

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Egypt: Another Copt Killed as Alleged Shooters Plead Not Guilty in Egypt

Egypt: Another Copt Killed as Alleged Shooters Plead Not Guilty in Egypt

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 17, 2010

Egypt: Another Copt Killed as Alleged Shooters Plead Not Guilty in Egypt – COMPASS reports: – “Coptic carpenter killed outside building that Muslims feared would be used as church. – “ISTANBUL, February

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Egypt: Copts mark anniversary of Kosheh violence

Egypt: Copts mark anniversary of Kosheh violence

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 17, 2010

Copts mark anniversary of Kosheh violence – Al-Masry Al-Youm reports: – “Around 3000 Christians gathered

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DC Rally in Support of Egyptian Copts – February 26, 2010

DC Rally in Support of Egyptian Copts – February 26, 2010

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 10, 2010

DC Rally in Support of Egyptian Copts – February 26, 2010 – “VOICE OF THE COPTS a Human Rights organization is to organize a peaceful demonstration on February 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm in Washington

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Egypt: “A barometer of religious intolerance”

Egypt: “A barometer of religious intolerance”

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 10, 2010

Egypt: “A barometer of religious intolerance”

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Egypt: Christian Copts Protest for Equal Rights, Rights to Build Churches

Egypt: Christian Copts Protest for Equal Rights, Rights to Build Churches

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 4, 2010

AP reports that “Egypt Christians call for right to build churches” – “Egyptian activists have protested in front of parliament and called for legislation

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Egypt – AINA: Egyptian Parliament Member “Falsifies Facts About Christmas Eve Shootings”

Egypt – AINA: Egyptian Parliament Member “Falsifies Facts About Christmas Eve Shootings”

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on February 3, 2010

AINA: Egyptian Parliament Speaker Falsifies Facts About Christmas Eve Shootings

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Egypt’s Copts send 4,000 letters to Obama

Egypt’s Copts send 4,000 letters to Obama

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on January 31, 2010

Bikya Masr reports: “The American Coptic Assembly said in a statement last week that the Coptic community in the United States and across the world had sent 4,350 letters to American President Barack Obama in the past week, asking him to take a stand to

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Egypt: “In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record”

Egypt: “In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record”

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on January 31, 2010

NYT reports on the continuing issues with Copts in Egypt: – NYT: “In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record” – “A few weeks ago, on the day that Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas Eve,

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Egypt: “Press Conference Regarding Muslim Converted in Cairo”

Egypt: “Press Conference Regarding Muslim Converted in Cairo”

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on January 30, 2010

Egypt: Press Conference Regarding Muslim Converted in Cairo Voice of the Copts has provided the following press release: Press Conference Regarding

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Egypt: US aid diverted towards ‘minority rights’

Egypt: US aid diverted towards ‘minority rights’

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on January 28, 2010

Egypt: US aid diverted towards ‘minority rights’ – Al masry al youm.com: “The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has decided to redirect funds earmarked for Egyptian

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Egypt: Christian in Egypt: ‘They Try to Kill Us’ – Copts Dina and Maher El-Gohary

Egypt: Christian in Egypt: ‘They Try to Kill Us’ – Copts Dina and Maher El-Gohary

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on January 28, 2010

Egypt: Christian in Egypt: ‘They Try to Kill Us’ – FOX News reports: “Egyptian Maher El-Gowhary and his 15 year old daughter Dina never pray twice at the same church, never stay

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