Mariam Wahba
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ن | analyst @fdd | opinions are unfortunately mine
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There are more than 500,000 Coptic Christians living all over the United States! This is the first time I’ve ever seen a presidential candidate court this important community.
To the Coptic Christian community living throughout the United States, I deeply admire your Steadfast Faith in God, Perseverance through Centuries of Persecution and Love for this Great Country. I am Counting on your support and vote to help uphold our shared Social and Family.
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The Christians of Egypt are suffering. In a matter of a week, a Coptic priest was stabbed to death, a Coptic mother & child were kidnapped, beaten, & forcibly converted to Islam, & a Coptic child was forced to stop eating during fasting hours. More people should know about this.
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Egypt is reportedly sending 10,000 troops to Somalia. Things could escalate quickly in the Horn of Africa. Here’s everything you need to know 🧵1/.
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On this day in 2015, ISIS released a video showing the beheading of 20 Coptic Christians and a Ghanaian Christian on a beach in Libya. "To the followers of the hostile Egyptian church. ," said the ISIS terrorist in perfect English. This is the genocidal ideology of Islamism.
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On Tuesday night, an Islamist mob attacked several Coptic Christian owned homes and business in the Minya providence of Egypt, where I grew up. Here is what happened and why it matters. A brief 🧵1/.
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Egypt reveals that it has lost over $6B in Suez Canal revenue as a result of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The question is: Why has Cairo not been vocal about this? Why are they choosing not to engage the Houthis?.
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A jew without an army is a Yazidi, a Copt, an Assyrian, a Berber, a Bahai, etc. What a number the Arabists have done on the minorities of the Middle East— convinced us we don’t even deserve to defend ourselves.
A Jew without army is a Yezidi!. If Jews didn’t have their own army, they would have faced the same fate of Yezidis by lSlS Terrorists!.
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Egypt’s President Sisi just went on an unplanned media blitz, breaking his silence on Syria, the incoming Trump administration, and Egypt’s security. Here’s what you need to know – a 🧵 1/.
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President Trump speaks Arabic.
Thank you and bless you Mr. President-elect @realDonaldTrump. We all pray for the moment we see our sisters and brothers back home!
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Turkey when it gets called out for the Armenian genocide: "it didn’t happen but if you keep talking about it, we’ll do it again.”.
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Emil, a Lebanese Christian, spent the first half of his set talking about 'Arab Christians' and how we come out of the woodwork to prove 'we're the good ones.' The second half? Excusing jihadis and terrorists. According to him, Arab countries haven't embraced women and LGBTQ.
Saturday Night Live presenter argues that the only reason the Houthis, Taliban and Hamas execute gay people is because the West bombs them. Insane Orientalism on display
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I would do ~anything~ to find out how this picture happened
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Merry Coptic Christmas! To celebrate, we’re doing a breakdown of the infamous Coptic Cross tattoo. Why do we tattoo our babies, what is its symbolism, and when did the tradition start? A brief 🧵 1/
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“First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people.” . Any Arab Christians siding with the Islamist and terrorists on this one, just know we’re next on their list.
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As always, please keep the Copts of Egypt in your prayers. 11/11.
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Let’s just all stop and think about this. She was kidnapped by ISIS. From Sinjar. And trafficked to Gaza. How did she get to Gaza? . Asking for me.
𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚, 𝐚 𝟐𝟏-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐝𝐢 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫
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Let's start with the most interesting comment, said at the very end of his last engagement: "There are two things I've never done, thanks to God Almighty: My hands have never shed blood, and my hand has never taken anyone's money." Who are we talking about right now that has shed.
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President Sisi spent Sunday holding unplanned and unannounced meetings with Egypt’s military, police, and intelligence leaders. Later, he met with journalists and media in a rare broadcasted 'open dialogue'—unprecedented in tone and timing. 2/.
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It is up to Egypt to protect her people— ALL her people. And while I am not holding my breath that this wish will come true anytime soon, I am hoping my community finally wakes up to our reality and takes things into our own hands. If our-so-called homeland cannot protect us, we.
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There had been circulating rumors that the almost 3,000 Coptic families in the village of Al-Fawakher were trying to build a church. This was, of course, met with vehement opposition from Muslim neighbors. 2/.
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Unable to expel Christians as punishment this time around, Muslim neighbors resorted to their second favorite form of punishment for Copts; burning homes and businesses to the ground while there are women and children inside. 4/.
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He continued, "As for the strategic relationship {between Egypt and the Unites States} for the past 40 years, it has been tested, and has been proven steadfast, strong, and capable. " 8/8.
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I hate to say it, but I told you so… . Orthodox Holy Week starts this, Easter is one week from today. We will see more of this. Egypt needs to step up.
A massive mob has attacked the Coptic Christian community in the village of Al-Kom Al Ahmar. Homes have been vandalized and burnt down. People have been assaulted. The mob was enraged by the news that the Christians had received a permit to build a church
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Islamism is on the rise all over the Middle East. While this specific attack is not backed by an Iran proxy or anything of the sort, there are no coincidence in the region. 8/.
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In cases like these, the Muslim majority in villages will usually expel the Christians, forcing them to give up their property and leave the town. 3/.
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When there is social and political instability, populations will act more violently. This leaves Coptic Christians and other religious and ethnic minorities even more vulnerable. 9/.
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What is he talking about here? Sisi alludes to radical elements and sleeper cells-- Muslim Brotherhood. 5/.
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Will slaps Rock and it’s “violence is never the answer,” but 11 Israelis shot dead in one week and we fall on deaf ears?.
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Now, this is not a novel attack. In fact, these things happen all the time, and are rarely reported on in the West. But why is this specific attack of note? 7/.
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Before he got to Syria, the President addressed the incoming Trump administration saying, "There has been communication. with a degree of mutual trust. We need to {work together} to find solutions for global issues, like Gaza and others like Sudan and Syria, of course." He.
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Egypt and Ethiopia have been at odd since ~2011, when Addis Ababa began building a vast hydro dam on the headwaters of the Nile River. Egypt had claimed that this dam is a threat to its water supply as it disturbs waterflow. 3/.
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The Coptic families had anticipated this and reported it to Egyptian security forces. They “promised” to take preventive action. 5/.
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Next, when speaking about Egyptian security in the context of Syria: "The challenges that Egyptians have faced, since 2011 till today, their stance {better translated to 'strength'} is what has protected their country." 4/.
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Earlier this year, Ethiopia signed a preliminary deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland to lease coastal land in exchange for possible recognition of its independence from Somalia. The Mogadishu government in Somalia called the deal an assault on its sovereignty. 7/.
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Attacks started with throwing stones at and burning Coptic homes and businesses. Fires were large enough that they could be seen from miles away and went on for several hours before any security forces arrived at the scene. 6/.
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For Egypt, the Nile is the source of nearly all of its fresh water. It especially needs it for agriculture. The Nile is also used to fill Lake Nasser, the reservoir for Egypt's own hydro-electric power plant, the Aswan High Dam. 4/.
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To understand this move clearly, we need to consider the longstanding tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia. 2/.
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As a result, Egypt and Somalia have drawn closer. In fact, the two countries signed a security pact earlier this month. After, Egypt offered to send troops to a new peacekeeping mission in Somalia. 8/.
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I often have conversations with other Middle Eastern Christians about the different challenges their communities face at home. For the most part, the responses are all the same: general persecution in work and school environments, no permits to build churches, Islamist attacks,.
Merry Christmas from Israel - the safest place to be a Christian in the Middle East.
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He goes on to say that "The Egyptian people are attentive, understand {what is at stake}, believe, and are patient for their country. " Again, allusive. 6/.
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Multiple rounds of negotiations have tried to resolve this issue, including a U.S.-brokered effort in 2019, but with little success. 5/.
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Egypt’s decision to reject the Israeli offer of 8 watchtowers along the border is indicative of its refusal to cooperate in good faith. For Israel, watching the Egypt-Gaza border is about preventing Hamas from rearming. Israel continues to make concessions to reach a ceasefire.
Egypt Rejects Israeli Offer to Build Watchtowers Along Philadelphi Corridor. @JSchanzer, @Ty_D_Stapleton, and @themariamwahba weigh in here:
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Ill add that this move was well received by the Egyptian public. I am scrolling through dozens of tweets expressing their excitement over Egypt's power projection. 14/.
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On Tuesday morning, two Egyptian military planes filled with weapons and ammo landed at Mogadishu airport. 9/.
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It’s too early to call things, but this is something worth watching. Egypt seems to be seeking alternative methods to solving the Ethiopia dam dispute, and this opportunity could be it. 13/.
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This delivery is said to be part of the deployment of 10,000 Egyptian troops. 10/.
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Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on August 28 warning that “{A}ll responsible for preparing and authorizing a new peace support mission must take into account the legitimate concerns of countries of the regions and the TCCs.” 11/.
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A prominent Egyptian lawyer is suing @Netflix over "Queen Cleopatra," a docu-series that claims she was black. Who was Cleopatra, and why should you care about this debate? A thread 🧵 (by an actual Egyptian)⬇️
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The statement goes on to call Egypt out, “Forces trying to inflame tensions for their short-term and futile objectives must shoulder the grave ramifications.” 12/.
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I took a non-copt to church today and they were shocked to see this small church in Queens packed on a Sunday morning. If you’re Coptic, tell people about your Copticness. Wear it loud. More people should know about our enduring tradition.
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It appears that security forces were deployed… they just did jack shit about the attacks. Just standing there as the mob destroyed the water well in the village of Al Akom Al Ahmar, Egypt. I count seven officers at the beginning. 15 as the attack continues. Egypt is a US
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This is a disappointing development, signaling to our allies that they can get away with anything. Egypt continues to exploit its relationship with the U.S. and gets rewarded with $320 million. Here’s are some things Egypt has done recently to undermine American interests:. -.
BREAKING: In a first under Biden, the State Dept has notified lawmakers that Egypt will receive the full amount of military aid this year — $320 million — that Congress conditioned on human rights reforms
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People who think Dhimmis were equals have lost the plot line. Dhimmis were, under Islamic law, second-class citizens that had to pay a "protection" tax, abide by a different set of laws, live in separated communities, were not allowed to build or repair churches and synagogues.
No, dhimmis were never equals. And today, there are no viable Jewish communities remaining in the Middle East except in Israel. Even in Jordan, a Jew cannot hold citizenship.
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How Armenians have become experts on how to find hope in the midst of crisis— 🧵.
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Bringing this back as we enter day 250 (!!!) of the Nagorno-Karabakh blockade by Azerbaijan. 120,000+ Armenians do not have access to food, medicine, and other essential supplies.
Turkey when it gets called out for the Armenian genocide: "it didn’t happen but if you keep talking about it, we’ll do it again.”.
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I love my people, our faith, and our ability to rise from every painful moment. Remember the #21martyrs today!.
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To Coptic Christians in Egypt and in the diaspora, these cross tattoos transcend mere symbols; they are timeless reminders of our faith. Whether as a mark of ostracism or a proud testament to endurance, the ink tells stories of a community's unwavering commitment to preserving.
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If you’re Coptic, this is your reminder to take it easy tonight. The food will still be there tomorrow. Sincerely,.Someone who just had cheese for the first time in 43 days and deeply regrets it.
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🎄Merry Coptic Christmas! Years ago, I started the tradition of sharing something from the Coptic tradition on holidays. This year, we're talking about a language you’ve likely heard of—but never heard. A brief 🧵on the Coptic language and how it was the key to decode the
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Reports coming out of Egypt confirm 41 dead after a fire broke out in a Coptic Church in Imbaba, Cairo. Among the 41 deceased, at least a couple were children attending Sunday school. Many others injured. Keep my people in your prayers today.
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Now, onto the history. This tradition finds its roots in the Arab conquest of Egypt around 640 AD. The predominantly Coptic Christian nation faced a daunting choice: convert to Islam, die at the sword, or pay a religious tax. Those who chose to pay the tax were marked with the.
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Her bloodied pants tell you everything you need to know. This barbarism deserves no mercy.
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10/ However, it becomes misleading and problematic when fiction is presented as facts. Historical accuracy is essential in documentaries.
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Happy Easter to western Christian friends and Blessed Palm Sunday to the ortho-gang!
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Systemic abductions and forced conversions to Islam then led to a surge in the tradition. With time, the practice also became a means of silent protest, signifying the history of the Copts in Egypt, and reminding us of our past and present. 4/.
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Some good news out of Cairo this morning: Egypt’s Cabinet has approved the legalization of 293 churches and service buildings. Getting a permit to build a church (or do even a minor 'renovation' like fix a bathroom sink) is often incredibly difficult, requiring the signature of.
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On #InternationalReligiousFreedomDay, I am reminded that I am blessed to live in a country where I can practice my faith uninhibited. Others around the world are not afforded the same. Keep them in your prayers.
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Julia is the latest Coptic woman to be kidnapped by Islamists in Egypt. Expect to hear news of her “conversion” to Islam soon. She is one of 500+ Coptic Christian women and girls missing.
This is Julia Atef, a 21-year-old Egyptian Coptic Christian girl from Shubra El Kheima, near Cairo. On October 26, on her way to a church ceremony, she was kidnapped in broad daylight by Islamists. Despite being reported missing and widespread calls for help, Egyptian
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We know when these things are coming. And our communities alert security forces. And like clockwork, we are ignored. Egypt must be held accountable. Until they can hold themselves accountable.
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Throughout the centuries, these tattoos became a sign of resistance, perseverance, and solidarity. 6/.
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An Israeli friend shared these pictures of the Coptic Epiphany celebration on the Jordanian river. Enjoy friends!
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Egypt Revises School Textbooks to Expunge Antisemitic and Other Problematic Content. New from me .
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A weekly occurrence. The islamists are becoming more emboldened by the minute.
JUST NOW: Islamists are committing a pogrom against Coptic Christians, the indigenous people of Egypt. Churches, homes and Christian-owned shops are being set on fire in the village of Al-Fawakher, Minya.
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Children, marked with a cross, symbolized belonging to Christianity in a hostile environment. Safety measures included churches checking for the tattoo as an identification of Christian affiliation. 5/.
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Cairo is moving forward with the construction of its first nuclear power plant. It is being built and funded by the Russians.
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“This is not a $6 billion deal! This could be at least a $50 billion deal.” . @rich_goldberg testifies on the Biden admins failures on Iran.
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If you know any Copts, you've likely noticed the small cross tattooed on our right wrists. A common question we get is, "Why is it so faded?" The answer lies in the fact that we get these tattoos as babies/toddlers, and as our skin grows and stretches, the ink gracefully fades.
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Have you ever wondered why Coptic Christians and other orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7th? 🧵🧵.
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I spent the last week in Athens, Greece with @philosproject and Eastern Christians from all over the Near East in the first summit of the Abraham’s Missing Child initiative. Now is the time for Eastern Christians to unite and change the status quo.
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Tensions are high. There will be more islamists attacks of Christians in Egypt in the coming days. Orthodox Easter is next week….
Breaking Al Minya : Islamic extremists gathered today after Friday prayers, in the village of Al-Kom Ahmar Minya, to protest against the construction of an Evangelical church. The Church under construction has full permits. #Egypt #Coptsundersiege #Justice4Copts #Copts.
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Let’s talk about Egypt. More details emerge about the shooting incident on the Rafah border. ICYM: Egyptian solider killed after crossfire between IDF and Egyptian security forces. What does this mean? 🧵1/.
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Several incoming reports of the kidnapping and forced conversion of Martina Mamdouh Wadih, a young #Coptic Christian woman from Helwan, Egypt. Working to confirm/gather more information now.
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Happy Orthodox Easter! Today, more than 250 million Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why do the Orthodox and Oriental churches celebrate the same holiday weeks after the Western churches? A brief 🧵 1/
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As the coptic community remembers and mourns the anniversary of the 21 martyrs this week, Libya is reporting that 6 coptic christians have been kidnapped. Terrorists are demanding $300,000 per hostage for their release. Please share to help us call on officials to intervene.
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I am thrilled to announce I have joined @FDD as a Communications Manager. Grateful to the incomparable @joedoc2112 and Elizabeth Robbins for the opportunity to learn from the best. I look forward to bringing @FDD’s world class experts to your tv screens!.
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A list of Arab/Middle East leaders who have congratulated President-Elect Donald Trump thus far: .- Egypt's Abdel Fatah El Sisi.- Jordan's King Abdullah II.- Qatar's Emir Sheikh Al-Thani.- Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu.- Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince MBS .- UAE's.
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Today in Egypt: A 4-year old boy was taken from his adoptive parents & placed in an orphanage. Shenouda, who has until now been raised as a Coptic Christian, will now be given a new name and be converted to Islam. The adoptive family is appealing to president Sisi to return him.
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Blessed Coptic New Years! On Nayrouz, Copts all over the world will eat red dates. The red outside symbolizes the spilled blood of our Martyrs & the white inside symbolizes their pure souls. Next time you’re in an Arab grocery store, ask for some raw dates- they’re delicious.
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Things are getting interesting. .
Update 🚨: Morocco 🇲🇦 and Ethiopia 🇪🇹 have signed military cooperation agreement.
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2/ Cleopatra is a legendary figure known for her beauty, intellect, and political prowess. But her race and ethnicity have long been debated. The general consensus among historians and scholars is that she was of Greek and Macedonian descent.
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I remember they used to line up all the Coptic kids in my elementary school and have us extend our cross tattoos so they could hit us with a wooden stick on it. Whoever brought the teacher the wooden stick used for hitting would get extra credit.
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Meet Ahmad al-Mansour, Egyptian national serving in the ranks of HTS in Syria. Al-Mansour is sweeping across Egyptian media as he threatens President Sisi. He has popularized the hashtag “your turn, dictator,” modeled after “your turn, doctor,” that was directed at Assad. The.
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Bishop David offered the opening prayer in the Senate this morning as Senator Helmy’s guest.
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5/ Cleopatra's father, Ptolemy XII, was of Greek-Macedonian descent. Her mother was Cleopatra V, which we know even less about, although she is presumed to be either the daughter of Ptolemy IX or Ptolemy X, both members of the Greek Ptolemaic family.
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