Coptic Christians protest against the killings of people during clashes in Cairo between Christian protesters and military police, and what the demonstrators say is persecution of Christians, in Los Angeles, California October 16, 2011. Egyptians detained in connection with clashes between Christian protesters and military police that left 25 people dead should be tried in civilian not military courts, presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei said on Sunday. The former U.N. diplomat’s comments reflect public frustration at the army’s handling of clashes on Oct. 9, when protesters said they were attacked by unidentified “thugs” and then said military police used excessive force against them. The authorities have detained 28 people on suspicion of attacking soldiers during the protest. Trials will be held before a military court. Rights groups have criticised the use of such courts by Egypt’s ruling army council. The demonstrators are rallying for Barack Obama’s administration to intervene. REUTERS/David McNew (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST RELIGION)
Adnan Khayat 
