The construction and renovation of churches and other Christian religious structures is one of the principal drivers of sectarian tension and attacks in Egypt, which are manifested as violations of the freedom of belief and worship and associated constitutional rights. The situation is particularly grave since these violations are perpetrated by state bodies and social groups and forces alike. The government continues to rely on Hamayouni Decree, issued in the mid-19th century, and the al-Ezabi Pasha codes dating to the early 20th century to regulate the construction of churches, which make building or renovating an existing church a arduous, complex process. Follow the campaign https://www.facebook.com/ChurchesCoptlaw/