Who are the Coptic Christians?

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Coptic Christians are a significant minority in Egypt, with between six and 11 million members of the Church. Copts claims they face discrimination and play a lesser part in Egyptian public life than their numbers justify. There have also been violent attacks on Copts and their churches by Islamists. Video produced by Sara Barman

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