Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah faces trial for unlicensed website management

Egyptian authorities have referred Mada Masr co-founder Lina Attalah to trial on charges of managing a website without a license, with a court appearance scheduled for next week. The case follows Mada Masr's critical reporting on President el-Sissi's government, signaling continued pressure on independent media. The outcome is uncertain but could set a precedent for press freedom in Egypt.

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