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Egypt: church attacks on Palm Sunday

The Egyptian government declared a three-month state of emergency, three days of mourning and increased security following attacks on two Coptic churches in northern Egypt on Palm Sunday.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide / World Watch Monitor / BBC

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Grief after the attacks | photo: siasat.com

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks, in which 49 people died and scores were injured.