Coptic church backs Egypt counter-terrorism operation

Arab News
Pope Tawadros II is the head of the Egyptian Coptic Church, which has backed Egypt’s counter-terrorism operation in the Sinai and other parts of the country. (AP)

CAIRO: Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church announced its unremitting support for a new counter-terrorism operation by the Egyptian military and police to defeat terrorism across the country.
“History will record the sacrifices of our courageous police and Armed Forces with letters of light ... Long live Egypt’s unity” read the statement of the Orthodox Church.
The statement said the church, headed by Pope Tawadros II, declares its solidarity and support for the “comprehensive battle” aimed at purging “the forces of terrorism” across the nation.
Similarly, Al-Azhar Institute, Egypt’s top Islamic authority, expressed its full support for the “Comprehensive Operation Sinai 2018” announced by the armed forces and the Ministry of the Interior on Friday.
The operation will be carried out in north and central Sinai, as well as other parts of the country.

Topics: Egypt Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II