Egyptian journalists plan weekend protest over detention of six colleagues
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Africa category. Published on October 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Saher Ahmed in Cairo. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Africa category. Published on October 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Saher Ahmed in Cairo. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Matsadaash staff allege torture and forced confessions after being held on charges of working for Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptian journalists are planning a new protest in Cairo this weekend after six colleagues were charged with terrorism offences amid allegations they had been tortured in police detention.
Last week, Egyptian authorities arrested the journalists, from the independent factchecking and investigative platform Matsadaash, accusing them in a statement of being unlicensed and producing false news on behalf of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
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