U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Press Conference on the Plight of Coptic Christians in Egypt

WASHINGTON – Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Chairman of the United States Helsinki Commission, announced that the Commission will hold a press conference to discuss recent attacks on the Coptic Christian community in Egypt. The press conference will be held on:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

430 DIRKSEN BUILDING

Participants will include:

Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) – Chairman

The Honorable Frank Wolf (R-VA) – Member of the Commission

Michael Meunier – President, U.S. Copts Association

Others to be Announced

Media interested in participating should contact James Geoffrey, Director of Communications, at (202) 225-2054, or by e-mail at James.Geoffrey@mail.house.gov. Please indicate PRESS CONFERENCE on the subject line of your e-mail response.

Media contact

Email csce[dot]press[at]mail[dot]house[dot]gov

Phone 202.225.1901

Relevant Issues

Freedom of Thought, Conscience, Religion, or Belief Minority Rights

Relevant Countries

Egypt

Leadership

Sam Brownback

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