Thursday, February 24, 2011

Coptic Christian Priest Killed in Southern Egypt

CBNNews.com
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The killing of a Coptic Christian priest has prompted thousands of Christians to take to the streets of southern Egypt in protest.

About 3,000 demonstrators scuffled with Muslim shop owners and smashed car windows in the city of Assiut. They believe Father Daoud Boutros' death was a result of a divide between Egyptian Muslims and the smaller Christian community.

The priest was found dead in his home by his daughter late Wednesday. A fellow clergyman said he had been stabbed several times. the rest

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