Advocates International has received numerous reports from our colleagues in Egypt concerning the latest attacks by Muslims on Coptic Christians throughout Egypt. Below is a Statement released on 16 May 2011 regarding the escalation of these attack which we fully endorse.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
International experts and advocates warn of dangerous escalation of attacks on Christians in Egypt and failings of the international media in reporting the incidents accurately.
We, the undersigned group of experts, advocates and faith leaders with an interest in Egypt, religious freedom and human rights, are gravely concerned at the increasing frequency of attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt, and the manner in which such attacks are being reported by the international media.
