A number of Christian churches all over the country have been torched during the fighting, according to Al Jazeera. Residents who live near the churches, including Muslims in the above photo, have attempted to shield them:
A Facebook message from yesterday: ”Go down the streets to protect the churches.”
How many churches have been attacked/burned today?! RT "@TheBigPharaoh: Maspero Youth reporting that St George church in Helwan was burned."
— Bassem Sabry باسم (@Bassem_Sabry) August 16, 2013
Photos from the ground show the extent of the damage:
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