The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) continues to cause havoc and insecurity in Egypt bytheir terrorismin spite of the fact they are disliked by most of the population (85%). A few days ago, two bombs exploded in 6th October, five minutes from the clinicwhere our daughter is helping. Also MB residents in our area tried to start a sit-in, which resulted in clashes between the MBs and the police. One a positive note we are delighted that the constitution was passed. Preparations for the presidential elections in the end of May are going quite well. After that the Parliamentary polls will follow.

 

The country continues to suffer economically. Tourism, a major contributor in the Egyptian economy, is down. Its revenues slid 66% in the first half of fiscal year 2013/2014, according to Ministry of Finance. A reassuring thing is that the majority of Egyptians today are standing up for equal rights for all. That includes the Christians, who should not be considered second-class citizens. For the first time in the history of modern Egypt, the President visited the Coptic Orthodox Pope and congratulated him for Christmas.

 

From some Egyptian prayer leader friends in the Cairo area.