Christian minority

Egypt police kills 3 jihadists behind anti-Copt attacks: Ministry

Egypt`s interior ministry said on Thursday its forces had killed three jihadists suspected of involvement in deadly attacks against the country`s Coptic Christian minority.

Aug 10, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

Egypt to extend state of emergency for three months

The state of emergency, which would have expired at the end of June, has been extended by three months, cabinet statement showed, meaning it will now last at least until the end of September.

Jun 22, 2017, 22:03 PM IST

43 killed as Islamic State bombs two Egyptian churches

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for bombing two Egyptian churches as worshippers gathered to mark Palm Sunday, killing at least 43 people in the deadliest attacks on the Coptic Christian minority in recent memory.

Apr 09, 2017, 21:56 PM IST

Bombings at two Egyptian churches leave more than 35 dead

Bombings at two Egyptian churches killed more than 35 people as they gathered to mark Palm Sunday, officials said, in one of the deadliest recent attacks on the country`s Coptic Christians.

Apr 09, 2017, 18:38 PM IST