Unidentified people have set four shops owned by Copts in Mallawy, Minya governorate, on fire. Firefighters were hardly able to extinguish the fire. Later, police announced the fire was caused by electric short circuit.

Egyptian police provides tight security enhancements to protect Coptic churches on November 28 as Islamists called to an Islamic revolution in all Egyptian governorates.

Coptic Christians in Tahta, Suhag, called for help by President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, to intervene and rescue them from abductions and imposition of royalties by the armed groups, which have imposed control over many areas and terrorized the citizens.

Copts in France and Italy are getting ready to welcome President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi this week who pays such visit for the first time since he took office.

Peter Ramses, lawyer and adviser for Copts 38 Association, sent a letter to Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St Mark See, asking him to allow representatives of the association to attend the discussions of the new personal status law.

Minya Misdemeanor Court considers the appeal of Christian convert Mohammed Hijazi, known as Bishoy, on November 24.

Peter Ramses, Coptic lawyer and adviser to the Association of Copts 38, demanded the government to legalize adoption for the Copts.

Anba Paula, Bishop of Tanta and Chairman of the clerical Board, said that the draft of the new Personal Status Law is good and should solve many problems.

Dr. Awad Shafik, Professor of International Law, invited the Egyptian government to recognize UAE list of terrorist organizations.

Young Christian movement rejected in a statement yesterday the new personal law as it violates Christian teachings, as the only accepted reason for divorce in Christianity is death of a spouse or conversion from one religion to another.

Ramses Nagar, lawyer of the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that the draft of personal status law, sent by the Ministry of transitional justice today to churches in order to show the notes on, will serve as a lifeline for divorced Copts.

Father Hani Bakhoum, secretary of Anba Abraham Isaac, the Patriarch of the Coptic Catholics, said that the Patriarch has formed a committee to study the draft of Personal Status law.

Dr. Naguib Gabriel, head of the Egyptian Federation for Human Rights, denounced the Declaration of Salafis that their electoral lists will include Copts. He added that they are hypocrite fanatics who claim they obey the law, and yet encourage the youth to carry weapons and participate in the so-called Islamic revolution on November 28!

An Egyptian delegation, includes Coptic and Muslims thinkers, has traveled to Istanbul to attend the International Conference for Interfaith Dialogue.

Dr. Awad Shafik, Professor of International Law, said that the fundamental problem in Egypt is that the state doesn’t want to abandon her religious-back powers.

Father Timothy Shaker, priest of St. Mina Church in Port Said, said that the two homemade bombs were planted near the church, but caused no injuries or losses of life or property.

The delegation of bishops sent by Pope Tawadros to solve problem of Wadi Rayan monastery.

Fadia Abdel-Sayed, whose family was displaced from Rafah to Assiut, said that she lived with her family in Rafah for 23 years in peace. Yet, the terrorists threatened them and they had to leave their homes and city.

Father Michael Anton, priest of St. George Church in Arish, Sinai, said that before the revolution of January 25 everything was ok, but it was turned upside-down right after the revolution, and the Copts were displaced from Sheikh Zuwaid.

Catholic Nuns’ School in Fayoum issued a statement today after a bomb was detonated next to it.

Abba Abram, bishop of Fayoum, said that the state promised to protect facilities of St. Macarius monastery in Wadi Rayan, and that the new road project will not affect the life in the monastery.