They said they were investigating a group of radical Salafi Sunni Muslims based in Alexandria, which was not under 'foreign command' but may have been inspired by the international terrorist group.
Al-Qaeda in Iraq, the offshoot that has been fighting an often sectarian war in that country, had issued public statements criticising the Coptic Church.
One, two weeks ago, called for local people to attack Coptic targets.
Although there was no immediate claim of responsibility, Egyptian analysts said that al-Qaeda, which has had little impact locally in the past, appeared to be 'announcing its presence'."
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God bless the families and loved ones of all these new Christian Saints (Martyrs) and gives them peace in this painful time. Remember that the blood of the Martyrs is the seed of new Christians.at the time when the islamic empires prevail there were no such actions from muslims toward minorities but since we live by western leaders and guidance the injustice and the double standards spread causing few people seek terror as a tool for fighting back.this must be stop!
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