Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali fears radical Islam will affect shape of Middle East’s future

Bishop expresses concerns over radical Islamist element running through protests in the Arab and Islamic world
by Brian Hutt
Monday, May 9, 2011

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has expressed concern over the future shape of the political landscape in the Arab world and Middle East after deadly clashes between Muslims and Christians in Egypt.

Thousands of Christians have been camped out in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to protest against sectarian violence which left 12 dead at the weekend.

Violent skirmishes spread through the rundown district of Imbaba in the western section of the city after conservative Salafi Muslims set fire to the Coptic church of Saint Mena on Saturday night. Another church nearby was also set ablaze. the rest