press freedom
Hossam Bahgat’s case a lesson in professionalism: Yousri Fouda
Egypt
November 11, 2015
Hossam Bahgat’s case a lesson in professionalism: Yousri Fouda
Prominent journalist Yousri Fouda hailed the release of journalist Hossam Bahgat from military prosecution on Tuesday, adding that his case…
Journalist Hossam Bahgat released from military prosecution
Egypt
November 10, 2015
Journalist Hossam Bahgat released from military prosecution
Journalist Hossam Bahgat from independent website Mada Masr was released on Tuesday, after being detained on Monday for what was…
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…
Turkish opposition newspapers blocked after TV raids
Middle East
October 29, 2015
Turkish opposition newspapers blocked after TV raids
Two Turkish newspapers critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to appear on Thursday, a day after riot police stormed…
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…
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…
UPDATE: Egypt’s Sisi pardons 100 prisoners, including Jazeera journalists
Egypt
September 23, 2015
UPDATE: Egypt’s Sisi pardons 100 prisoners, including Jazeera journalists
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pardoned 100 prisoners, including three Al Jazeera television journalists, on Wednesday, a day before he…