Coptic-Muslim clashes erupt in Egypt

BBC News ^ | 1 August 2012 | Last updated at 18:56 ET

[Olog-hai]

At least 16 people have been wounded after Muslims attacked a church and Christian homes in a village near the Egyptian capital, Cairo, officials say.

The unrest in Dahshur, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cairo, started after a Muslim man died of wounds sustained in an earlier clash on Friday.

Violence frequently flares between Egypt's Muslim majority and its Coptic Christian minority.

It is the first instance since Mohammed Mursi took over as president in June. …

[Olog-hai]

Blaming the Copts? BBC delenda est.

[marygonzo]

Thank you Hillary for another failure of you as secretary of state.

[BenLurkin]

But her boss President Hussein must be pleased.

[dog breath]

So it is a clash implying responsibility on both sides? It is kind of like someone accusing the person he is kicking mercilessly on the ground of injuring his toe from having hard bones.

[JimSEA]

Similar to the “clash” in Burma where the UN is actively supporting a Muslim invasion. My prayers are with the Coptic Christians. Their future seems dark.

[TKeith]

“The Copts acted stupidly!” — Barack Obama

[Godwin1]

Violence flares “BETWEEN” the two communities? No, the inherently violent Muslims attack the beleaguered Christian minority, day after day, week after week. Of course the BBC won't report the truth. By now, no one expects them to. But then neither will US wire services or MSM outlets.

[olezip]

At least 16 people have been wounded after Muslims attacked a church and Christian homes in a village near the Egyptian capital, Cairo, officials say.

The title of this article is misleading. Should have read Muslim attacks and killings of Christians, and destruction of churches continues unabated since Mubarak was ousted by President Obama.