Gunmen attack St. George Church in Assiut

Amany Moussa

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Thursday ,19 December 2013

Gunmen attack St. George Church in Assiut

A group of gunmen has attacked St. George Church in Barba village, Assiut.

They fired shots on the building, but nobody was hurt.

Police was reported and the matter is under investigation.

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Amany Moussa

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