Today, Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) announced the introduction of H.Res.117, Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt. This resolution calls on the Egyptian government to take further action to promote religious tolerance and end religious discrimination against Egypt’s Christian population.
“Since coming to Congress I have continuously called for the end to the persecution of Egypt’s Coptic Christians, and have authored and championed this bipartisan resolution the 115th and 116th Congresses. I am proud to be joined by my friend and fellow champion of religious freedom, Representative Cicilline. Despite President el-Sisi’s steps in recent years to promote religious tolerance at the top levels of the Egyptian government, Coptic Christians continue to face persecution and discrimination from their fellow Egyptians throughout Egypt.” said Rep. Hill. “Those attacking Coptic Christians rarely face punishment, and it is long past time for the Egyptian Government end this culture of impunity, release prisoners of conscience and enact legitimate reforms in the public sector, athletics, and society to ensure Coptic Christians are given the same rights and opportunities as all other Egyptians.”
“Our country was founded on the idea that people are free to practice their personal faith. The same should be true for people around the world,” said Rep. Cicilline. “Let’s be clear. The persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt must end. I’m proud to join my friend from Arkansas in introducing this resolution and to continue fighting to advance human rights across the globe.
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