Coptic Human Rights Organization

The Missing Women of Egypt

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The winds of change that have been sweeping over the Arab world have had dramatic consequences in countries like Tunisia, Syria and Egypt.

Concerns that previously lay dormant have suddenly come to the foreground. One of those issues in Egypt is the relationship between the Coptic Christians and the country’s Muslim majority. After the fall of Mubarak, many Coptic Christians are no longer afraid to speak out about one of the most controversial topics that is affecting the Coptic Church in Egypt today -- the disappearance or kidnapping of Coptic women. When they reappear they have converted to Islam and, for most of them, there is no way back.

Australian Minister For Foreign Affairs Summons Egyptian Ambassador For Talks On Persecution of Copts

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Last Tuesday 18 October, 2011 The Hon. Kevin Rudd MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs summoned the Egyptian Ambassador H.E. Omar Metwally for talks on the situation in Egypt and the ongoing persecution of Copts.

It was made clear to the Ambassador the Australian governments concerns with regards to the escalation of violence and persecution against Coptic Christians in Egypt and their lack of protection. Clear messages were presented to the Ambassador that there needs to be swift elections in Egypt and a stable government in place in order for stability to return to Egypt.

A unified law for places of worship that would not be biased in any shape or form must be implemented. There must be a transparent and independent inquiry into the most recent attack on Copts by the military.

HG Bishop Suriel with Alan Jones

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Breaking News: HG Bishop Suriel with Alan Jones - 25/10/2011

His Grace Bishop Suriel - Bishop of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions - Was interviewed by Alan Jones (2GB radio) on Tuesday morning 25 th Oct. at 7.40am.