The Egyptians Against Religious Discrimination group criticized the current dispute between Dr. Muhammad Salīm Al-‘Awwā and Bishop Bīshūy, claiming it to be threatening to national unity. In their statement issued yesterday, the group requested that the Azhar make an official speech prohibiting inciting the murder of Copts. The statement also requested that the Church break its silence surrounding Wafā’ Constantine and Kāmīliyā Shiḥāta.

Key Words: Egyptians Against Religious Discrimination group - Dr. Muhammad Salīm Al-‘Awwā - Bishop Bīshūy - The Azhar - Wafā’ Constantine - Kāmīliyā Shiḥāta