Egypt 's religious tensions have a longer history than the recent clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and Christians . Christians have been targeted in Egypt , Syria and Libya . Bergen : Egypt 's Christians largely supported the coup that overturned Morsy regime . The Muslim Brotherhood is a major player in Egyptian politics. Bergen : The region has become increasingly hostile to non-Muslims .
Christians have been targeted in Egypt , Syria and Libya . Bergen : Egypt 's Christians largely supported the coup that overturned Morsy regime . The Muslim Brotherhood is a major player in Egyptian politics. Bergen : The region has become increasingly hostile to non-Muslims .