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26th May 2017

23 people have died in Egypt after a gunman attacked a bus of Christians

Laura Holland

At least 23 people have been killed in Egypt after a gunman opened fire at a bus of Coptic Christians.

According to The Telegraph, the bus was in the city of Minya when the attack took place. 23 people been confirmed dead and 25 others are injured.

It’s believed that the bus was ambushed by the attacker near a Christian monastery as it was driving along the road.

Minya is located 140 miles south of Cairo.

This attack follows a number of similar attacks in Egypt.

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