While some have criticised the government for not providing enough safety for the Christians, Michael disagrees. He says: “The government is doing all it can. We have armed guards standing outside the churches and these people have been killed trying to protect us.”
11 January 2018, The Tablet
From the front line of Christian persecution in Egypt: 'If Jesus taught us anything, it is that there is always hope.'
As Egypt moves up to 17th on the World Watch Christian persecution list, a Christian elder speaks of how his community is coping
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