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Egypt Kills 19 Militants Suspected in Christian Attack

by VOA News

   Egypt said Sunday it has killed 19 militants suspected of being
   connected with the jihadists who killed seven Coptic Christians Friday
   who were traveling to a remote monastery in central Minya province.

   The Interior Ministry said the militants were killed in a shootout in
   the desert west of Minya province. It did not say when the firefight
   took place.

   Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack on the
   Christians, but has not provided any evidence.

   Christians make up about 10 percent of Egypt's 100 million people. They
   have long complained of discrimination.