NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has condemned the recent attack on a Coptic church in Egypt and has expressed his concern about reports of threats against members of Australia's Coptic community."On behalf of the NSW Liberals & Nationals, I extend my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the innocent people killed in the New Years day attack against worshippers leaving a Coptic Orthodox church in Alexandria, Egypt," Mr O'Farrell said.
"Our thoughts are also extended to the more than 100,000 Coptic Australians, who share the grief felt in Egypt," he said.
"This cowardly attack and reports of threats against Copts in Australia are a tragic reminder of the need to remain vigilant against the threat of terrorism.
"This is a time for the community to come together and pray for peace and an end to the unnecessary violence and bloodshed which has besieged the New Year."
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