Egypt Muslim-Christian clashes: 190 face military trial

Gerald · 05-08-11, 08:04 AM

The al-Azraa church went up in flames during the clashes.

More than 190 people detained after fatal clashes between Muslims and Christians in Cairo are to face military trials, Egypt's army says.

The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces called the move a "deterrent" against further violence.

Earlier the prime minister postponed a visit to the Gulf in order to hold an emergency cabinet meeting.

At least 10 people have died and 186 were wounded during the overnight clashes in Cairo's Imbaba district.

It started after several hundred conservative Salafist Muslims gathered outside the Coptic Saint Mena Church.

They were reportedly protesting over allegations that a Christian woman was being held there against her will because she had married a Muslim man and wanted to convert to Islam.

Rival groups threw firebombs and stones, and gunfire was heard.

The church and one other, as well as some nearby homes, were set alight, and it took some hours for the emergency services and the military to bring the situation under control.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13325845

Note: 8 May 2011 Last updated at 11:00 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Egypt Muslim-Christian clashes: 190 face military trial The al-Azraa church went up in flames during the clashes. More than 190 people detained after fatal clashes between Muslims and Christians in Cairo are to face military trials, Egypt's army says. The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces called the move a "deterrent" against further violence. Earlier the prime minister postponed a visit to the Gulf in order to hold an emergency cabinet meeting. At least 10 people have died and 186 were wounded during the overnight clashes in Cairo's Imbaba district. It started after several hundred conservative Salafist Muslims gathered outside the Coptic Saint Mena Church. They were reportedly protesting over allegations that a Christian woman was being held there against her will because she had married a Muslim man and wanted to convert to Islam. Rival groups threw firebombs and stones, and gunfire was heard. The church and one other, as well as some nearby homes, were set alight, and it took some hours for the emergency services and the military to bring the situation under control. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13325845 Note: 8 May 2011 Last updated at 11:00 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie