Year of violence Bombings and shootings against Coptics

December 2016

A bombing at a chapel adjacent to the Coptic Christian cathedral in Cairo kills 30, wounds dozens.

February

Hundreds of Christians flee their homes in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula, fearing attacks.

April 9

Twin suicide bombings strike churches in Alexandria and the Nile Delta city of Tanta. At least 43 are killed and scores of worshippers injured in the Palm Sunday attacks.

May 26

Masked militants riding in three SUVS open fire on a bus packed with Coptic Christians, including children, south of Cairo, killing at least 28 and wounding 22.

Dec 22

Hundreds of Muslims attack an unlicensed church south of Cairo injuring three people.