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Real event · politics · 2026-10-27

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure

Final verdict announced: October 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET

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Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure

Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented a crushing blow to press freedom.

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