Egyptian Court Orders Closure of Independent News Site Mada Masr
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An Egyptian court has ordered the closure of Mada Masr, one of the country's few independent media outlets, citing operation without a license. The court also detained the editor in chief, raising concerns among critics about a potential crackdown on press freedom in Egypt.
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