Egyptian independent outlet Mada Masr faces closure; editor Lina Attalah at risk of imprisonment

Mada Masr, Egypt's last independent news outlet, faces closure and its editor Lina Attalah risks imprisonment, signaling an escalation in Egypt's crackdown on independent media. The move follows a pattern of increasing restrictions, but the specific charges or legal basis remain unclear. This matters as it eliminates the final independent check on state power in Egypt, with implications for regional press freedom.

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