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Saudi Arabia condemns church burnings in Egypt

The government of Saudi Arabia on Monday condemned the sectarian violence that took place in Imbaba on Saturday evening. The violence led to the death of 12 people and the injury of about 250 others.

In a statement following the Saudi cabinet's weekly session, which is chaired by King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, the Saudi Minister of Culture and Information Abdul Aziz Khoja said, "The cabinet condemns the burning of churches and the sectarian violence in the district of Imbaba in Egypt.”

Translated from the Arabic Edition

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