Historical Events tagged with "tanta"

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Religion & Philosophy

Bombings Target Coptic Churches in Egypt

April 9th, 2017 7 years ago

Several bombings targeted Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria, Egypt, during Palm Sunday services. Suicide bombers struck the churches, leading to a significant loss of life and injuries. The attacks were claimed by ISIS, aimed at the Coptic Christian community, which has faced increasing violence in recent years. Egyptians mourned the victims as security heightened across the country in response to the violence committed against the Christian minority.

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