Coptic Christians Targeted And Massacred In Egypt By Militants -- News Roundup





Daily Mail: At least 28 people killed, including children, as masked gunmen 'dressed in military uniforms' open fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians to pray at a monastery in Egypt

* WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
* Ten masked gunmen opened fire on buses carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt
* At least 28 killed and more injured when attackers sprayed bullets at the convoy
* Worshippers were heading to St Samuel Monastery to pray when gunmen struck
* ISIS has claimed responsibility for recent deadly attacks on churches in Egypt

At least 28 people including children are dead and injured 25 after masked gunmen opened fire on buses carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt, it has emerged.

Up to 10 masked attackers dressed in military uniforms stopped a convoy in Minya province, 140 miles south of Cairo, as the group was heading towards Saint Samuel the Confessor Monastery in Maghagha to pray.

The gunmen, who arrived in three four-wheel drive vehicles, used automatic weapons to spray bullets at the convoy before fleeing. A health ministry official said a 'large number' of victims were children.

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Coptic Christians Targeted And Massacred In Egypt By Militants -- News Roundup

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