Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders Mada Masr closure

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders Mada Masr closure

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This decision comes after a court ordered the closure of the independent news outlet Mada Masr, leading to the detention of journalist Lina Attalah. Amnesty International condemned the verdict as a significant setback for press freedom.

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