Coptic associations demand a civil law for Personal Status

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Cairo, Egypt / June 22 / MCN /
Coptic associations are demanding the State to intervene in civil legislation regarding the Copts, while at the same time insure their religious characteristics. The associations are asking that the legislative power for issues concerning Copts is given back to the state.

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