Items related to Sectarian Violence

Coptic protest in Shubra
09 Oct 2011
National unity protest
30 Sep 2011
Qur'an and cross are held by protester participates in protest against sectarian clashes in Aswan, at High Court of Justice, Cairo, September 30,2011,
The state of being a protester
16 May 2011
A protester having a nap next to Egypt's TV & Radio (Maspero) building, central Cairo, May 16, 2011. Thousands of Copt protesters continue an indefinite sit-in against recent sectarian violence incidents which led to many being killed and scores injured. Protesters rebuff calls by Pope Shenouda III and public figures to disperse sit-in and stay adamant until all perpetrators are brought to justice. 
Up against extremism
11 May 2011
Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris as he speaks to media after a meeting with Grand Sheik of Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb, Azhar Sheikdom, Darassa, Cairo, May 11, 2011. Sawiris discussed fallouts of Imbaba sectarian violence which led to 15 being killed and at least 240 injured. Al-Tayeb and Sawiris also discussed ways to stop sectarian violence and spread of extremism. 
Maspero: Coptic icon?
11 May 2011
An Egyptian Christian holds up a crucifix as he protests in front of the state television building, Cairo, May 10, 2011, against recent attempts to trigger sectarian conflict in the country, as the government has vowed to use an "iron fist" to ensure national security after the weekend's deadly clashes in the Egyptian capital.
Maspero sit-in indefinite
10 May 2011
Copt women during a sit-in, Maspero (Egyptian Radio and TV), Cairo, May 10, 2011. Hundreds of Copts and Muslims continue an indefinite sit-in in protest against violent clashes that took place in heavily populated area of Imbaba, leading to 12 being killed and 240 injured. Protesters also demanded an immediate trial of perpetrators. Meanwhile, Egypt's PM Essam Sharaf decided to refer Imbab Events case to State Security Emergency Court.
Copts in pain
09 May 2011
Two Copt men relieving one another as they clean up after a massive fire set by unknowns burnt out Virgin Mary Church, Imbaba, Giza, May 8, 2011. A day earlier, violence errupted in heavily populated Imbaba between Muslims and Copts over an alleged interfaith marriage between a Muslim and Abeer. Events developed quickly resulting in at least 10 fallen dead and 240 injured, according to recent estimates. 
Bereaved Copts
09 May 2011
Christian women cry in the Saint Mary Church, which was set on fire during clashes between Muslims and Christians on Saturday in the heavily populated area of Imbaba, Cairo, May 8, 2011. Egypt's prime minister called an emergency cabinet meeting on Sunday after 10 people died in bloody clashes in a Cairo suburb over the conversion of a Christian woman to Islam.
Copts against sectarian violence
09 May 2011
Copt protesters during a march against sectarian violence from High Court to Egyptian Radio and Television (Maspero), Cairo, May 8, 2011. Dozens of protesters staged the march against sectarian violence actions that took place in Imbaba district a day earlier which left at least 12 killed, 200 injured, and a church torched. Another clashes took place by the end of the march as Muslims and Copts hurled stones at each other. Military police intervened later to stop clashes.
Copts march against sectarian strife
08 May 2011
Protesters launch march against sectarian strife from the High Court reaching to the Egyptian Radio and Television building, Cairo, 8 May, 2011. Dozens of protesters staged the march calling for protection over churches and encountering frequents attacks as well as releasing detainees held during the Imbaba incidents. Another clashes took place by the end of the march as Muslims and Copts hurdled stones. Military police then intervened to stop the clashes.