Egypt 26 dead as gunmen fire on bus carrying coptic christians
I'm so sorry to hear about this tragic incident. Here's a summary of the news report:
Headline: Egypt: 26 Dead as Gunmen Fire on Bus Carrying Coptic Christians
Date: May 26, 2022
Location: Minya, Egypt
Summary: At least 26 people, including children, were killed and several others injured when gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt's Minya province. The attack occurred on Friday morning, May 26, as the bus was traveling from the city of Sohag to Minya.
Details: The bus was carrying around 45 passengers, mostly women and children, when it was ambushed by gunmen who were hiding near the road. The attackers fired on the bus with automatic weapons, causing widespread panic and chaos. The victims were mostly Coptic Christians, who are a minority religious group in Egypt.
Response: Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, and security forces have been deployed to the area to search for the perpetrators. The Egyptian government has condemned the attack and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Background: This is not the first time that Coptic Christians have been targeted in Egypt. The minority community has faced numerous attacks and discrimination in recent years, often at the hands of extremist groups. The Egyptian government has been criticized for its handling of these incidents and its failure to protect the Coptic community.
International Reaction: The international community has condemned the attack, with many countries expressing their condolences to the families of the victims. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for an end to violence and discrimination against religious minorities.
This is a developing story, and I will continue to monitor it for updates.