Egyptian court orders closure of independent outlet Mada Masr

An Egyptian court has ordered the closure of Mada Masr, a prominent independent news outlet long targeted by authorities. Co-founder Lina Attalah is contesting the ruling, which threatens one of the last independent media voices in Egypt. The move signals continued state pressure on press freedom, with implications for civil society and international scrutiny.

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