Abba Bachum, Bishop of Sohag, said that common problems of the Copts are increasing in the governorate especially with many churches prevented from being built and many Copts are being harassed during holding their prayers.
Many Copts had called on Pope Tawadros II to intervene and solve many problems in the governorate including building the church of Nag Rizk Shenouda and Nag El Bouk.