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Gunmen kill 23 Coptic Christians in latest Egypt attack Dozens dead as gunmen ambush convoy carrying Egyptian Coptic Christians
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Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Minya, Egypt on Friday, killing at least 23 and injuring 25. Gunmen opened fire on two buses and a truck carrying Coptic Christians in Minya, Egypt on Friday, killing at least 23 and injuring 25.
The attack happened as the victims traveled to the Anba Samuel monastery near the city of Minya, according to local security sources, cited by Haaretz. The attack happened as the victims traveled from Beni Suef province to the Anba Samuel monastery near the southern city of Minya, according to local security sources, cited by Haaretz.
The provincial governor confirmed the preliminary death toll, reports Reuters. There is no immediate claim of responsibility.
It’s the latest attack targeting Coptic Christians in Egypt since twin suicide bombings killed at least 44 people and injured more than 118 on Easter Sunday. Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attacks. The provincial governor, Essam al-Bedaiwy, confirmed the preliminary death toll, reports Reuters.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW. Ambulances dispatched from the cities of Beni Suef and Minya are transporting victims to local hospitals in Adwa, Minya, Maghagha, according to local news outlet Youm7.
The US Embassy in Cairo warned of an imminent but unspecified terrorist attack on the night of May 24.
“The Embassy is aware of a potential threat posted on a website by the Hassm Group, a known terrorist organization, suggesting some kind of unspecified action this evening,” the Egypt mission said in a statement.
On Easter Sunday, April 9, twin suicide bombs targeting Coptic Christians killed at least 44 people and injured more than 118  in Tanta and Alexandria. Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Coptic Christians make up roughly 10 percent of Egypt's population of 92 million.