The death toll from a blast that occurred inside the Boutrosiya Church in Abbasiya earlier Sunday rose to 20, a source with Cairo Police HQ said.
Another 35 persons were wounded in the explosion in the church, which is adjacent to the St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, the source told MENA, adding that all are now at hospital for treatment.
An initial toll had put the number of dead and injured at five and 10 respectively.
Source: MENA
GMT 05:29 2016 Tuesday ,13 December
Dar al-Ifta observatory hails security effortsGMT 05:24 2016 Tuesday ,13 December
Suicide acts to deepen Egypt's unityGMT 04:33 2016 Tuesday ,13 December
Sisi vows to bring perpetrators of churchGMT 02:43 2016 Tuesday ,13 December
Next Friday sermon to be held under rubric "one hand in face of suicide "GMT 02:38 2016 Tuesday ,13 December
British embassy flies flags at half mast to mourn church bombing victimsMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2023 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2023 ©