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Coptic Christian Alliance
For Freedom
Info. Contact Morris Sadek-President
morrissadek@yahoo.com
Site : www.copts4freedom.com
January 15, 2006
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Rep.
Frank Wolf In Egypt
Rep. Frank Wolf will travel to Egypt today in
a very important visit. This visit came after a series of
political activities involving the problem of Coptic Christians
in Egypt.
Rep. Wolf has participated and associated
in many Coptic meetings and Press Conferences on the last
few months addressing the ethnic cleansing , sham-rape
crimes against Christian girls and women , and forcing
conversion by Islamists under the protection of SSI, State
Security, Investigation, and other intelligence agencies of
Arab-Muslim government .
On Nov. 1st. 2005, a delegation of
Coptic Christian leaders includes, Morris Sadek Esq. President
of American Coptic Assembly, Nashaat Marcos, Freedom Now For
Copts, Chair, and Rafique Iscandar, American Coptic Union
President. During the meeting a full detail report about the
Coptic Christians’ current situation was introduced to Mr.
Wolf, including some immediate needs for the Christians to
survive the Arab Islamic campaign of persecution, and killing.
Mr. Wolf discussed with the delegation ideas about a strategic
solutions for the Coptic Christians, and some details of it.
Last week Mr. Morris Sadek has requested Rep.
Wolf to assure the balance of meetings with Coptic victims and
families. Sadek’s request came after receiving credible
information that the Arab-Islamic government trying to deceit
Mr. Wolf by arranging meetings with Copts, who are loyal to the
current regime. On the other hand, Rep. Wolf promised to do the
best he could during the visit to help those victims.
Meanwhile, and it seems to be not a
coincidence, Vice President Cheney will be in Cairo at the same
time during Rep. Wolf’s visit. According to some sources this
visit will involve discussing and negotiating the Coptic
Christian grim situation in their homeland due to the terror
campaign of both government and Islamists.
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The
Institute on Religion and Democracy
IRD
Condemns Massacre of Sudanese Refugees in Cairo:
Rally
at Egyptian Embassy Thursday
Washington,
DC, January 4, 2006: The
Institute on Religion & Democracy's Church Alliance
for a New Sudan (CANS) today condemned the massacre of
Sudanese refugees late last week in Cairo. In an
extraordinarily underreported incident on Friday,
December 30, 2005, thousands of Egyptian security police
assaulted some 2,500 plus Sudanese men, women, and
children who were camped across from the offices of U.N.
High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Sources, including
the Cairo representative of the Government of Southern
Sudan and respected Sudan expert Professor Eric Reeves,
now indicate that as many as 265 people died in the
attack and a New York Times story depicts the plight of
hundreds of others whose fate is unknown.(http://www.sudanreeves.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=83)
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/03/international/africa/03egypt.html)
IRD is co-sponsoring a demonstration at the Egyptian
Embassy, 3521 International Court, NW, Washington, DC,
tomorrow, January 5, from 11AM to 2PM to protest the
deaths. The demonstration is being organized by the SPLM/USA
and the Nuba Mountains International Association.
"This is just the latest indication of the Egyptian
government callous attitude towards African
Sudanese," said CANS director Faith McDonnell.
A
petition to U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and a
letter to the U.S. Congress, signed by thousands of
Sudanese around the world, detail the conditions that
prompted Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers to camp
outside the U.N. office in Cairo. "Without
your immediate intervention, Sudanese refugees and
asylum-seekers will continue to languish in the den of
murderous brutality in Egypt and end up like the Tutsis
in Rwanda and Bosnians in Serbia," the petition
urges Secretary General Annan.
"Over
the years," the petition continues, "Egypt
collaborated with the oppressive regimes in Khartoum to
exploit continuous silence of the international
community and treat the marginalized people of 'New
Sudan' as animals and massacre them. They should not be
allowed to get away anymore with their barbaric and
brutal acts. They must be universally condemned and held
accountable for their crimes."
McDonnell
added that the UNHCR should also be called to account
for its role in the original dispute that triggered the
crisis -- the UNHCR resolution to stop registering
all Sudanese asylum seekers for Refugee Status
Determination (RSD). "The determination that
Southern Sudanese safely could return home and no longer
had any reason to need refugee status was premature. The
Comprehensive Peace Agreement has yet to fully be
implemented, and no provision has been made for such a
large number (2-3 million) of returnees." She
expressed concern for those who were wounded in the
assault, those who were being detained, and those who
were threatened with deportation back to Sudan.
"The death toll continues to rise," she said.
"Initial reports indicated that less than thirty
Sudanese had been killed, and although Southern Sudanese
government representatives have now found evidence of at
least 265 dead, most press reports are still content to
use this ridiculously low number, sanctioned by the
Egyptians and by the United Nations."
IRD
urges all those who have been involved in advocacy in
the recent campaign for Darfur to lend their voices on
Thursday, and in the days to come, on behalf of the
Sudanese refugees in Cairo. "We, along with our
brothers and sisters from South Sudan and the Nuba
Mountains welcome those who have demonstrated for Darfur
at the White House, and all who have been concerned for
human rights in Sudan, whether South or Darfur.
The suffering of the Sudanese is not over, and it
is not just in Sudan."
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American
Coptic Union _ ACU
Fax
201-798-1451
Email:americancu@hotmail.com
Web:http://www.copts4freedom.com
For More Information Contact:
Rafique Iscandar _ President
December 29, 2005
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Coptic
Christian Martyr
Zaky,
SABRY, Esq.
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Rep.
Frank Wolf meet with Coptic Christian Delegation, on Nov. 1St. 2005
From
left: Mr. Morris Sadek, Rep. Wolf, Mr. Marcos Nashaat, and Rafique Iscandat
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Rep.
Frank Wolf : A Champion Pioneer For Religious Freedom In Egypt
Eventually, Rep. Frank Wolf gratefully supports American
Coptic Union request for investigation on some Egyptian
Employees at US Embassy in Cairo, regarding the murder of a
young Lawyer, Sabry Zaky Esq., 30 years old. Mr. Sabry killed
after leaked information from within the Embassy. He has
requested a meeting with USCIRF during their visit to Egypt 0n
July 22, 2004, to report some severe human rights violations
against him, and other Coptic Christians in Suhaj, Egypt. His
request denied, afterward, terrorists and SSI murdered him , on
July 23, 2004.
The intervention of Rep. Wolf came after a meeting with a
delegation of Coptic leaders in Washington DC , on Nov. 1st.
2005. The delegation include, Rafique Iscandar, President of
American Coptic Union, Morris Sadek, President of American
Coptic Assembly, and Mr. Marcos Nashaat, President of
Freedom Now For Copts. As a result of delegation's
request , Rep Wolf sent a letter to Department of State
supporting the family of martyr Sabry Zaky, Esq.
In his letter , Rep. Wolf request the Embassy through Mr. Matthew Reynolds Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative
Affairs "
I would appreciate it if the Embassy could assist this
family. The family is anxious to meet with the Human Rights
Office at the Embassy to discuss the circumstances of Sabry's
death. They are also anxious to come to the United States to
emphasize the lack of religious freedom that is prevalent in
Egypt today.”
Recently, New York Post has published an article showing the important
move of Rep. Wolf and US Department of State investigating 20
Muslim employees at the Embassy. This suspicious group used to
deny Visas, USAID Loans to Coptic Christians, denial reporting
of Human Rights Violations by Coptic Christians to Human
Rights Department in the Embassy, and spying on the Embassy
activities. The late Zaky was one of those Christian victims,
who paid his life of their nasty and immoral actions.
Finally; on behalf of the late Zaky’s family, and upon
their request offer our appreciation, and support to Rep. Frank
Wolf, Department of State, and all honest American employees. We
would appreciated it if the Embassy immediately removed this
fanatic group from their positions, and hire new people who
believe in equality, fairness, and the precious American values.
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NY
Post
By NILES LATHEM
December 26, 2005 -- WASHINGTON — The State Department
has launched an investigation into whether hard-line Islamic
employees at the U.S Embassy in Egypt are working behind the
scenes to deny visas to Coptic Christians, The Post has
learned
State Department officials are closely examining 15 to 20
Egyptian employees of the embassy's consular section after top
officials received complaints from lawyers and human-rights
groups about discriminatory behavior toward the Copts seeking
visas to the United States, sources said.
Hundreds, possibly thousands, may have been wrongly denied
visas, sources said
In a recent meeting organized by Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.), top
State Department officials were told that these employees, who
conduct prescreening interviews and translations, appear to
have unusual influence over a process that is supposed to be
controlled by Americans.
"This is a widespread problem that we have been aware of
for some time. Now, however, there are people stepping forward
and are making formal complaints," said Father Keith
Roderick, head of the Coalition for the Defense of Human
Rights, who attended the meeting.
Among those making complaints to the State Department is a
Christian man who was seeking to donate a kidney to an uncle
in New Jersey.
He says he was twice told to remove the cross he was wearing
if he wanted a visa. He refused and was denied a visa.
Another is a woman who was scheduled to speak at a recent
human-rights conference in Washington about what it is like to
live in a Muslim-dominated country.
She claimed embassy officials demanded to see her speech.
She and two other Egyptian Copts were denied a visa while
Egyptian Muslims were granted visas.
They have asked that their names not be made public for fear
of retaliation in Egypt.
There have also been complaints that these employees keep
posters in the embassy promoting supporters of the Hamas
terror group.
"This should be a concern because if they can influence
who they can keep out of the United States, they could also
influence who can get in," said Caroline Doss, a Jersey
City immigration lawyer who presented State Department
officials with affidavits from Coptic Christian clients.
Wolf, who heads a subcommittee that controls the State
Department's budget, had no comment because he is conducting a
separate probe.
State Department officials wouldn't comment.
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From the Desk of Morris Sadek Esq. 10/14/2007
To: H.H. Shenouda III
Thank you very much for your email message. I will respond to
your questions and comments , despite the negative and mocking
language in your message.
First , please when we speak on political issues, put the
Holy Bible verses aside. As you might know political differences
are not judges with the Holy scriptures. In addition, Jesus
Christ said" what’s for God is for God, and what’s for
Caesar is for Caesars. There are many examples in the Bible
about the " the good Pastor", something hard to find
these days in our Coptic Church, and should revisited to
straightened up the clergy of our Coptic Churches.
On the other hand, the political points and issues raised in
your message are confronting each other, and controversial. For
example, why do you accept the US green light to Mubarak, while
you refuse the American request for respecting the Human and
Religious Rights for your own people, who are persecuted, killed
and their girls and women are rapped , kidnapped and forcibly
converted to Islam? Isn’t shame on us to accept double talk
and standard on vital issues like the future of our people and
families back in Egypt. We strongly reject and resist any
compromise on our future generation whether in Egypt or
Diaspora. Regarding your question," you think there is
anyone else would win the elections?? Yes, if the people elected
another running candidate, and no one interfere against their
free will. But we understood from your question that cheating is
acceptable and included in your assurance of winning the
election by Mubarak. We can not believe that our Pope accept and
agrees with cheating or stealing someone else’s right, isn’t
against the ten commandment?
Having said that "yes the Pope protecting us , from this
wicked government" if the government that bad, why are you
asking your people to vote for Mubarak , who is the head of that
government for the last 25 years?. More, you should not speak to
your people by saying " and listen to me , this is
absolute internal matter , not you nor any Copt outside Egypt
have to say a word about it". We feel sorry for this
arrogance, and irresponsibility. We are Egyptians whether you
and your wicked government like it or not, and we will work as
hard as possible to restore our rights from this vicious evil
alliance. Your Holiness, the authority of the Church is
spiritual, not political, the Clergy including the Patriarch
must respect the congregation, who have the right to remove, any
high ranking including the Patriarch, if he spreads heretics,
and work against the interest of his people. You mention that
you and the Church under persecution, why H.H. deny the
persecution many times to the News Media, US, and UN Officials?.
You never speak about or wrote any statement to show and express
this persecution, and if so , again why the request to vote for
Mubarak? Please stop double standard.
Second, the Pope protection to Christian Copts is fake and
questionable for the following reason:
1_ Spreading Heretics:
! Humiliating and disrespecting our Lord Jesus Christ,
and Christians by allowing Muslim to pray inside our churches to
their god, not our God, Jesus.
Help the evil planes of the terrorist government, by
requesting voluntarily imposing Islamic Laws on Coptic
Christians.
! Ignoring the Holy Synods in the prayers, and Jesus
Christ as the son of God, not "god" as you wrote it in
your message.
! Violating all Coptic Church bylaws, by removing the
honest Bishops, of Luxor, Al Minia, and Al Mahala without any
real causes and against the will of congregations, in addition
to , nominating unqualified Bishops and Priests. There are a lot
of shameful corruption and suspicions in most of these
nominations.
! Some Clergy seen in Saudi Arabia getting paid for
their help converting Coptic Christians, the issue raised to you
last years, and you ignored it.
! Exploiting and using Churches member’s confessions
to pressure them convert and for women to marry their Muslim
rapists.
2_ Working Against the Coptic Christian’s Interest:
! Denying the persecution of the Coptic Christians.
Half a million Christian girls kidnapped and rapped? What is
your position in this huge problem?
! Neither you , nor the Holy Council, said a word
about 34 massacres against Copts, where more than 1200 killed (
official number)
! H. H. has never denounced the ethnic cleansing, and
economic destruction of Coptic Christians, by Mubarak regime and
Islamic terrorists.
! Many Clergy members killed and assassinated,
including Bishop Makarious of Sinai, what did you do for these
horrible crimes?
! Thousands of Coptic Christians converted to Islam
during your era, what are the reasons, did you speak against it?
! What are the benefits for Copts denying their rights
to run for election, or having a party? We believe you trying to
help Arab Muslims isolate Copts, and eradicating them out of
their home land.
Conclusion:
On the last 25 years , Copts have lived and experienced the
most vicious campaign of persecution in their modern history.
Killing, ethnic cleansing, economic destruction, and destruction
of their Churches and believeth, have been the targets of
Islamic terrorism, Mubarak regime and the Patriarch cover up.
The above points is a partial of a huge list to show the
negative role played by the Patriarch and his felloe Bishops.
Unfortunately, people who defend the Pope Shenouda position
are known as agent to State Security Investigations, Saudi
intelligence, and some Copts converted secretly to Islam and
work from within the Church for more corruption, and
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Is
The Death of John Garang A Work of Northern Muslims?
There
is doubt that the legacy of John Garang will be a landmark in the
Sudanese history. The sudden death of this great leader caused
a huge shock to all south Sudanese, who hope that the peace agreement
between indigenous Christian of the South, and Arab-Muslims in
the north would be the end of suffering and painful life.
On
July 9, 2005, the late Garang became the first vice president for
new Sudan. On that occasion the differences between in culture of
Arab Muslims and the indigenous Christians Sudanese during the
celebration of inauguration day of Garang. Even the President
Bashire looked very unhappy of these dramatic events.
On
July 30, 05, The new Vice President killed in a helicopter crash,
which was suspicious for most of southern Sudanese. As a result,
more than 84 killed in riots in different areas in Sudan.
On
the following days some Arab Muslim in the North, including the
Muslim President nephew call for " revision" of the peace
agreement. Some newspapers, and voices tried to promote the idea of
separation between South and North.
Mot
of the observers see this tragic death as an action of Islamic
terror from the North to move away from the agreement that would
isolate Arab Muslims in the North, and seize the event for more violence
against Christians.
The
history of helicopter crashes carrying officials, are normal.
President Sadat in Egypt, Sadam in Iraq had been involved in such incidents
killing military and political opposition leaders.
We
hope that the new leader of Southern Sudanese will be given the
chance to continue the policy of the late great leader of war and
peace ,John Garang.
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American Coptic
Union Trip To Washington DC, July 12, 05.
The delegation during their visit to
Washington, Ms. Nina Shea , Director of Freedom House, Vice President of
USCIRF, the
President of American Coptic Union, Rafique Iscandar, Mr. Morris Sadek,
President of National Coptic American Assembly. and Pastor Botros ,
President of Alexandria Baptist Church.
On July 12, 5005 the ACU led a delegation to
Washington DC. The delegation includes, Rafique Iscandar_ACU, President,
Mr. Morriss Sadek, NCAA, President and Rev. Botross Faltaos, President
of Alexandria Baptist Church. The delegation addressed the following
toptics.
1) Explain the situation, and conflict of
interest between Christians Churches and groups in Egypt, due to the
rift and intervention of SSI in the Christian affair. Example, the
problem between Rev. Safwat Al_Bayiady, Presbyterians president, and
Alexandria Baptist Church. More, the robbery and theft of the Coptic
Orthodox Church assets and money, which also comes in the same context
of the Arab _Islamic government of Egypt policy of persecution,
represented in SSI actions.
2) Addressing the issue of Humanitarian
assistance to the various Christian denominations through religious and
civil leaders who are sincere and enthusiastic to help the devastated
Christian communities in Egypt.
3) The role of Coptic Christians in the
upcoming reform and Democracy in Egypt.
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Sinai Followed Upper
Egypt to Be A Terror Launching Pad
Picture From: Zaman.com, July
26,05
The World Must Convince
Egypt Adopting Kamal Ataturk Policy in Turky
If you raised up
Wolves, they would eat your sons. This attack is the handwork of the
Arab Islamic regime of Egypt's policy.
So far the
death toll from bombings in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh
today has risen to 88. This blast is the second in Sinai in 6 month, the
first was on Oct. 2004, when 34 people were killed.
The authority in Egypt is investigating the possibility
of terrorists from out side of Egypt are responsible for this horrible
death of innocents. They ignore the fact that outsiders can not do it
unless have had help and support from insiders.
We believe that this incident came as
a result of incitement of some Islamic activist, and some Newspapers,
who were praises the killing of civilians in London , because of the
British role in Iraq, and also praises of the killing of Iraqi
civilians because they cooperate with the coalition forces.
From former judge perspective, Mr. Tarek Al Bishry, "
resistance in Iraq is a good example in future Egypt.
Few weeks ago, Muslim Brotherhood and other
Islamists raised the " Koran" and signs incite hatred during
their protests.
Terror is inside Egypt and being
exported to outside. Imagine how much money and who many individuals
needed to achieve the following Islamic goals:
- Kidnapping of 500,000 Coptic
Christian girls.
- Forcing conversion to Islam, by
force and seductions.
- Killing more than 10,000 Coptic
Christian, in 34 massacres, and intention planed accidents.
- Displacing inside and outside
Egypt more than 4 million.
- There are more than 250,000
Mosques, and other places for Islamic prayers.
- Five Billion
Dollars($5,000,000,000) to Islamize the half million Coptic girls.
- More than 7 million( 7,000,000)
young Muslim are indoctrinated with Islamic teaching and would be
used by terror organization. This number based on that every Mosques
has 50 terrorist ready taking off attack against Coptic Christians.
In some cases Muslims attacked Christian Cities and Villages in
thousands in Kusheh, Saint Demiana, Tima, Alexandria, Al Mihallah,
and many other places.
The world should understand that the culture
of Islamic terror in Egypt is rooted deeply in the hearts and
minds of millions of young Muslims , due to their sick view of Coptic
Christians inside Egypt, and Israelis to eastern side of Sinai.
As long as Islamists, Wahabbi, and Arabists
freely work and financed, Egypt will be unsafe place in the foreseeable
future. Unless Kamal Ataturk's
policy is adopted to root out terror by Egypt, and Saudi Arabia as well.
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