Prosecution investigates 15 accused of the events of Abu Yaqub village

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Prosecution investigates 15 accused of the events of Abu Yaqub village

Prosecution has started investigating 15 accused at the events of Abu Yaqub village in Minya governorate.

The defendants are charged with attacking several houses of Copts and setting them on fire and terrorizing the citizens.

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