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Syndicate demands church apology over assault on journalists
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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