World Youth Forum condemns Minya attack on its Facebook page

CAIRO – 3 November 2018: The World Youth Forum (WYF) strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted Copts near the Monastery of Saint Samuel in Minya governorate on Friday.

At least seven people were announced killed and seven others wounded after the bus was attacked near the monastery.

The WYF emphasized its full support for Egypt and all its measures to combat terrorism that targets the country's security and stability. The forum wished the wounded speedy recovery.



The WYF will kick off Saturday in Sharm el-Sheikh, hosting 5,000 youths from 160 countries with the attendance of a number of ministers and officials as well as the presidents of some countries.

The first edition of the World Youth Forum was launched Nov. 4-10, 2017 in Sharm el-Sheikh. It was attended by 3,200 participants from 113 countries. The forum was a platform for 222 speakers from 64 countries with expertise in various fields, gathered in 46 sessions.

In the 2017 edition, the participating leaders and experts discussed various international and regional issues, including crises of migration and refugees, democracy and human rights, African stability and development, and globalization and cultural identity, as well as the technology and social media and their impact on the population.