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On 9 October 2011, thousands, mainly [[Copts|Coptic Christians]], joined a march from the [[Shubra]] district of northern [[Cairo]] to the [[Maspero television building|state TV building in Maspero Square]] where they intended to hold a peaceful [[sit-in]]. The sit-in was organized to protest the state's TV position of fanning the flames of anti-Christian agitation. The demonstrators were assaulted first by attackers in plain clothes then military armored cars ran over people. Thousands joined in the street violence, hurling stones and firing live ammunition into the crowd. What started as a peaceful protest march ended up with 25 dead, 21 of them Coptic Christians, some run over by armored vehicles driven by soldiers supposedly policing the event, others clashing with Muslim |
On 9 October 2011, thousands, mainly [[Copts|Coptic Christians]], joined a march from the [[Shubra]] district of northern [[Cairo]] to the [[Maspero television building|state TV building in Maspero Square]] where they intended to hold a peaceful [[sit-in]]. The sit-in was organized to protest the state's TV position of fanning the flames of anti-Christian agitation. The demonstrators were assaulted first by attackers in plain clothes then military armored cars ran over people. Thousands joined in the street violence, hurling stones and firing live ammunition into the crowd. What started as a peaceful protest march ended up with 25 dead, 21 of them Coptic Christians, some run over by armored vehicles driven by soldiers supposedly policing the event, others clashing with Muslim extremists. |
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Danial's sister said, "Mina was a very kind, righteous person, and he dreamed of Egypt becoming like Europe, where the young people don't have to travel abroad to live their dreams,".<ref name=Telegraph>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/colin-freeman/8829504/Our-brother-died-for-a-better-Egypt-Coptic-Christian-sisters-make-grief-stricken-plea-for-their-country.html|title=Our brother died for a better Egypt': Coptic Christian sisters make grief-stricken plea for their country|newspaper=Telegraph|accessdate=26 March 2012}}</ref> Doctors and Interior Ministry officials said bullet wounds accounted for most of the deaths, including that of Mina Daniel, who was shot in the shoulder and leg. More than 300 others were wounded in four hours of street fights, the Health Ministry said.<ref name=BBC>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15235212|title=Cairo clashes leave 24 dead after Coptic church protest|newspaper=BBC News|accessdate=26 March 2012}}</ref> |
Danial's sister said, "Mina was a very kind, righteous person, and he dreamed of Egypt becoming like Europe, where the young people don't have to travel abroad to live their dreams,".<ref name=Telegraph>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/colin-freeman/8829504/Our-brother-died-for-a-better-Egypt-Coptic-Christian-sisters-make-grief-stricken-plea-for-their-country.html|title=Our brother died for a better Egypt': Coptic Christian sisters make grief-stricken plea for their country|newspaper=Telegraph|accessdate=26 March 2012}}</ref> Doctors and Interior Ministry officials said bullet wounds accounted for most of the deaths, including that of Mina Daniel, who was shot in the shoulder and leg. More than 300 others were wounded in four hours of street fights, the Health Ministry said.<ref name=BBC>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15235212|title=Cairo clashes leave 24 dead after Coptic church protest|newspaper=BBC News|accessdate=26 March 2012}}</ref> |
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| Wael Mikhael Incident | |
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| Location | Cairo |
| Deaths | 25 |
| Victims | Wael Mikhael, Mina Daniel, Coptic protesters |
| Perpetrators | Egyptian military |
The Wael Mikhael incident occurred on 9 October 2011 when two Egyptian journalists, Wael Mikhael—also known as Wael Yunna and Mikhael; also spelled Mikhail—and Mina Daniel, were killed while covering a demonstration that turned into a violent clash between the Egyptian military and Coptic protesters. Mikhael was reporting as a cameraman for the Coptic Orthodox Christian TV station in Cairo and was shot in the head while filming what was supposed to be a peaceful demonstration. Mina was reporting as a political activist blogger and was shot in the shoulder and leg.
Background
Egypt's Coptic Christians, who make up more than ten percent of Egypt's 85 million people,[1] say they are repeatedly attacked and have long complained of discrimination in both jobs and politics.[2] In Egypt, Christians have felt vulnerable[3] for many years, even before Hosni Mubarak was deposed in 2011. Of far more concern, however, was the sense that the army was involved in the bloodshed.[2]
Incident
On 9 October 2011, thousands, mainly Coptic Christians, joined a march from the Shubra district of northern Cairo to the state TV building in Maspero Square where they intended to hold a peaceful sit-in. The sit-in was organized to protest the state's TV position of fanning the flames of anti-Christian agitation. The demonstrators were assaulted first by attackers in plain clothes then military armored cars ran over people. Thousands joined in the street violence, hurling stones and firing live ammunition into the crowd. What started as a peaceful protest march ended up with 25 dead, 21 of them Coptic Christians, some run over by armored vehicles driven by soldiers supposedly policing the event, others clashing with Muslim extremists.
Danial's sister said, "Mina was a very kind, righteous person, and he dreamed of Egypt becoming like Europe, where the young people don't have to travel abroad to live their dreams,".[4] Doctors and Interior Ministry officials said bullet wounds accounted for most of the deaths, including that of Mina Daniel, who was shot in the shoulder and leg. More than 300 others were wounded in four hours of street fights, the Health Ministry said.[5]
"Witnesses, victims and doctors said Monday that demonstrators were killed when military-led security forces drove armored vehicles over as many as six people and fired live ammunition into the crowds. Doctors at a Coptic hospital showed journalists 17 bodies, including one with a crushed skull and others with mangled limbs".[6]
Reactions
Two media rights groups are calling on Egyptian authorities to investigate the deaths.[7][8] The International Press Institute (IPI) is concerned about the reports of attacks on private television station while filming deadly clashes between protestors speaking out against perceived religious discrimination, and the military who were also supported by a group of protestors.[9]
References
- ^ "Coptic Christians prepare to elect pope in Egypt". Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ a b "Our brother died for a better Egypt': Coptic Christian sisters make grief-stricken plea for their country". Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ "Coptic Pope Dies in Egypt Amid Church's Struggles". Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ "Our brother died for a better Egypt': Coptic Christian sisters make grief-stricken plea for their country". Telegraph. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ^ "Cairo clashes leave 24 dead after Coptic church protest". BBC News. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ^ Kirkpatrick, David D (October 10, 2011). "Copts Denounce Egyptian Government Over Killings". New York Times. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ^ "Attacks on press swell in Egypt; journalist dead - Committee to Protect Journalists". www.cpj.org. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Journalist, activist killed in clashes, private television stations raided - IFEX". Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
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