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  • Tuesday ,20 March 2012
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MPs of People's Assembly stand a moment of silence… some Salafis refuse

By-Emad Tomas

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Tuesday ,20 March 2012

MPs of People's Assembly stand a moment of silence… some Salafis refuse
Dr. Saad Katatni, head of People's Assembly has asked the members of the Council to stand up for a minute as a moment of respect for Pope Shenouda III. While most of MPs have stood up, some of the Salafis refused to stand up and were sitting in their places.
Moreover, heads of parliamentary bodies and members of the government have offered their condolences for the death of Pope Shenouda. 
On the other hand, field Marshal Tantawi, decided to declare public mourning tomorrow for the departure of Pope Shenouda.