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Egypt· CairoEgypt's Mada Masr independent news outlet ordered to shut down
An Egyptian court has ordered the shutdown of independent news outlet Mada Masr and fined its editor-in-chief, drawing criticism from rights organizations.
Background
Egypt has seen a narrowing space for independent media and civil society in recent years. The government has implemented strict regulations and taken actions against various news outlets and organizations, leading to concerns from international human rights groups regarding freedom of expression.
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Egypt cracks down on independent media, shutting down Mada Masr
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoHuman rights organizations condemn the court's decision to shut down Mada Masr as a blow to press freedom in Egypt and urge authorities to allow independent media to operate.
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Egypt's independent media outlet Mada Masr ordered to shut down
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoThe court's decision is seen as a severe blow to press freedom in Egypt, with authorities accused of weaponizing media laws.
Egypt's Mada Masr independent news outlet ordered to shut down
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoRights organizations and Amnesty International condemn the court's decision as a blow to press freedom and urge authorities to allow the outlet to operate freely.
Egypt's Independent News Outlet Mada Masr Ordered to Shut Down
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoCondemnation of the court's decision as a blow to press freedom and an attempt to silence independent journalism.
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