freedom of press
Syndicate demands church apology over assault on journalists
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Syndicate demands church apology over assault on journalists
The Journalists Syndicate on Wednesday condemned the staff of the Virgin Mary Church in Zeitoun for assaulting journalists responsible for…
Analysts argue silencing of free voices detrimental to regime
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Analysts argue silencing of free voices detrimental to regime
The regime’s attempts to silence local satirist Bassem Youssef, often described as the Egyptian Jon Stewart, landed President Mohamed Morsy…
Watching the demise of journalistic form
Opinion
September 4, 2012
Watching the demise of journalistic form
I am no wordsmith, but I have a fascination with language. I am no grumpy grammarian, but I admire clean…
Journalist accused of insulting president released
Egypt
August 24, 2012
Journalist accused of insulting president released
Islam Afifi, the editor-in-chief of the privately owned Al-Dostour newspaper, was released from custody on Thursday. Afifi had been held…
Journalists Syndicate disputes Brotherhood attacks on state media
Egypt
May 17, 2012
Journalists Syndicate disputes Brotherhood attacks on state media
The Journalists Syndicate has rejected accusations from Freedom and Justice Party MPs that state-owned newspapers are corrupt. A statement issued…
UN-Egypt program to reform media and freedom of expression
Egypt
May 3, 2012
UN-Egypt program to reform media and freedom of expression
The United Nations is cooperating with the Egyptian government, local NGOs and media institutions to launch a program aimed at…
Omani journalists face jail for corruption article
World
September 22, 2011
Omani journalists face jail for corruption article
MUSCAT- Two Omani journalists have appealed against a court decision sentencing them to prison for publishing an article on alleged…