Copts make up an estimated 10% of the Egyptian population and they complain of discrimination.
Because a few years ago it was 20%, and I suspect some of the loss is about emigration because of discrimination, read 'persecution' in at least some areas. The other articles referenced give you some idea of the pressure that these Christians routinely live with.
It's interesting to note how carefully Copts have to tread:
The bishop in charge of Aghapy TV says the channel will not carry anything that could upset Muslims.
And this doesn't mean things that we would think of as outrightly offensive, just things that some Muslims don't like and so might riot about. I would think that too strongly asserting that Jesus is the Son of God could be a bit risky....
BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Christian channel opens in Egypt: On Del.icio.us: Christian, Egypt, Copts, persecution, TV, Islam
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