Islamist Groups Leading in Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections
December 3, 2011 No CommentsThe election results confirmed the fears of Egyptian Christians, many of whom believe that Islamists will take control of the country in the wake of the revolution that deposed former President Hosni Mubarak. Salafi religious leaders have made numerous statements emphasizing Christian’s second-citizen status in Egypt.Several mass attacks against Christians in Upper Egypt happened this year after Salafi sheiks prompted attacks during Friday prayers.
