Middle East Concern report, ‘The Supreme State Security Prosecution has started legal proceedings against twenty three Salafi Muslims charged with terrorism, premeditated murder, vandalism of public and private property, and intimidating citizens. Also the government announced it is considering re-opening church buildings that had been closed under President Mubarak. Sixteen have already been approved for re-opening and three have opened. More re-openings are expected next week provided authorities are satisfied adequate security measures are in place. Fear of sectarian incidents was one of the reasons churches were closed. Egyptian Christians thank us for our prayers and request continued intercession:- that authorities will fulfil commitments to bring perpetrators of sectarian violence to justice; re-opened church buildings will be well used; further re-openings will happen peacefully; security measures will prove adequate; the bereaved will know the comfort of Jesus, wounded and traumatised will know the healing touch of Jesus. Pray: that Church leaders will know the Spirit's enabling as they pastor their congregations and deal with community leaders. (Is.41:18)