journalists
Syndicate says 32 journalists held by authorities
Egypt
November 10, 2015
Syndicate says 32 journalists held by authorities
The Journalists' Syndicate has voiced concern over what it views is a surge in the arrest of journalists over multiple…
UPDATE: Military extends detention of journalist for 4 days over rumor charges
Egypt
November 9, 2015
UPDATE: Military extends detention of journalist for 4 days over rumor charges
Independent investigative news website Mada Masr's reporter Hossam Bahgat was ordered to four days of custody detention pending interrogaitons by…
UPDATE: Egyptian journalist Hossam Bahgat faces accusations by military
Egypt
November 8, 2015
UPDATE: Egyptian journalist Hossam Bahgat faces accusations by military
A colleague of a leading investigative journalist and human rights advocate says he is facing accusations from Egypt's military prosecutor. Lina…
President’s criticism of the media causes backlash
Egypt
November 3, 2015
President’s criticism of the media causes backlash
Media figures are still voicing discomfort with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s speech on Sunday in which he accused media outlets…
Rights organization condemns referral of 2 journalists to criminal court
Egypt
November 2, 2015
Rights organization condemns referral of 2 journalists to criminal court
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information condemned the referral of journalist Ahmed Nagy, as well as writer and editor-in-chief…
Journalists’ Syndicate to hold conference on forced disappearance Monday
Egypt
November 1, 2015
Journalists’ Syndicate to hold conference on forced disappearance Monday
The Journalists' Syndicate will hold a conference on Monday to address the disappearance of several activists and journalists at the…
Shawkan’s detention epitome of Egypt’s war on press: The Independent
Egypt
October 29, 2015
Shawkan’s detention epitome of Egypt’s war on press: The Independent
The detention of an Egyptian freelance photographer for more than 800 days without trial, three months beyond the legal custody…
Swedish reporter briefly arrested covering Mahalla demos
Egypt
October 28, 2015
Swedish reporter briefly arrested covering Mahalla demos
A Swedish reporter was briefly detained on Tuesday while covering protests by Egyptian textile workers in Mahalla condemning the withholding…
Journalists’ Syndicate accuses police of kidnapping a 3rd member
Egypt
October 26, 2015
Journalists’ Syndicate accuses police of kidnapping a 3rd member
The Journalists' Syndicate has accused the Interior Ministry of kidnapping another one of its members, hours after it blamed security…
Journalists’ Syndicate accuses security of kidnapping 2 members
Egypt
October 25, 2015
Journalists’ Syndicate accuses security of kidnapping 2 members
The Journalists' Syndicate has accused security forces of kidnapping two of its members late last week and is demanding the…