Journalists face threats and prosecution in Sudan and Egypt
Independent journalists in Sudan and Egypt are facing significant challenges, including online incitement to violence and legal prosecution, threatening press freedom.
Background
Sudan is experiencing an ongoing conflict involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), with allegations of international involvement. This conflict has led to widespread devastation and humanitarian concerns. Egypt has seen a tightening of restrictions on independent media and civil society in recent years.
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Media and Journalism Under Scrutiny
First report 17h agoLast update 16h agoMada Masr Editor-in-Chief Lina Attalah was fined and her website ordered to be closed.
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Media and Press Freedom in Egypt
First report 1d agoLast update 22h agoReports on a court order to close the news outlet Mada Masr due to unanswered license applications.
Criticizes the repression of free speech in Egypt, noting that despite this, military aid continues.
Egypt's Mada Masr Closure and Press Freedom Concerns
First report 23h agoLast update 22h agoStates that a court ordered Mada Masr closed due to unanswered license applications.
Encourages action and speaking out against silencing, linking to funds for Sudan.
Journalist Safety and Rights in the Arab Region
First report 23h agoLast update 23h agoHighlights an event focused on preventing impunity for crimes committed against journalists in the Arab region.
Egypt's Media Landscape and Press Freedom Concerns
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoConcerns are raised about the suppression of journalism in Egypt, exemplified by the trial of Lina Attalah, and a call for international protection of press freedom.
Egypt Faces Scrutiny Over Press Freedom and Journalism Suppression
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoThere is strong criticism of the Egyptian government's actions against independent media and journalists, calling for international intervention.
Journalists face threats and prosecution in Sudan and Egypt
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoJournalists in Sudan and Egypt are facing severe threats, including incitement to kill and legal prosecution, impacting independent reporting.
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