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Egypt· CairoEgyptian Journalists Face Terrorism Charges After Alleging Torture
Six Egyptian journalists are facing terrorism-related charges after reporting alleged torture and forced confessions in police detention, sparking plans for a protest in Cairo.
Background
Egypt has a history of legal actions against journalists, often under broad laws. These actions frequently draw criticism from international human rights organizations concerned about freedom of the press and expression in the country.
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Egyptian Journalists Protest Detention and Allegations of Torture
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoMany sources report on the planned protests and the allegations of torture and forced confessions against the detained journalists, highlighting concerns for press freedom.
Some sources dismiss the allegations against the journalists as false news from the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
Egyptian Journalists Protest Detention and Alleged Torture of Colleagues
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoJournalists and others are protesting the detention of six colleagues on terrorism charges, alleging torture and forced confessions, highlighting concerns about press freedom.
Egyptian Journalists Face Terrorism Charges
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoJournalists and human rights advocates are planning protests in Cairo to condemn the detention and terrorism charges against six Egyptian journalists.
Egyptian Journalists Plan Protest Over Colleagues' Detention and Terrorism Charges
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoThere is widespread reporting and condemnation of the detention of six Egyptian journalists on terrorism charges, with allegations of torture and forced confessions.
Some sources accuse the detained journalists of spreading false news on behalf of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
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