Paolo Dall'Oglio had reportedly been trying to secure the release of several hostages in the custody of an al Qaeda-aligned group . Christians have been targeted in Egypt , Syria and Libya . Bergen : Egypt 's Christians largely supported the coup that overturned the regime . In turn , Christians have been targeted by Muslims over the past week , he says . Sudan : 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 the regime . In turn , Christians have been targeted by Muslims over the past week , he says . Sudan : The region has become increasingly hostile to non - Muslims .