Egypt Copts mark solemn Good Friday
Egyptian Copts observed a solemn Good Friday with prayers and fasting, as the community reeled from two church bombings that killed dozens on Palm Sunday.The government had declared a state of emergency and called in the army to protect "vital" installations following last week's suicide bombings claimed by the Islamic State group.On Friday, Copts attended churches across the country to commemorate the day they believe Jesus Christ was crucified.
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