Meanwhile, the NCHR released a statement, expressing its continued efforts regarding humanitarian work inside the two governorates of Ismailia and Port Said, where the displaced Coptic families are currently residing. According to the statement, the delegation—consisting of four NCHR members—held meetings with 60 Coptic families that are now living inside Ismailia governorate. “The NCHR delegation met with 60 families inside Ismailia governorate to learn about their living conditions, the reasons that pushed them to flee Al-Arish, and the consequences of their displacement,” the NCHR statement read. They also asserted that the exodus took place without any coordination with the government,” the NCHR statement noted. The statement concluded that it is very necessary that the government rapidly improves the living conditions of the displaced Coptic families through providing them education and job opportunities.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 01, 2017 14:48 UTC