Tragic Killing of Egyptian Coptic Monks in South African Monastery

Three Egyptian Coptic monks have been killed in a “criminal assault” at a South African monastery, according to the Christian Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt. The incident is under investigation as a triple murder.

The motive remains unclear, and the surviving monk allegedly was attacked with an iron rod before escaping. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in South Africa, and the Egyptian embassy in Johannesburg has been notified of the situation.