Occurred Nov 3, 2026, 3:56:04 PM UTC

First published Nov 4, 2026, 12:43:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 4, 2026, 12:43:15 AM UTC

Egypt’s crackdown on independent media reaches Mada Masr as editor faces trial

Reported by Global Voices — West Asia & North Africa

The source reports that Egypt convicted Mada Masr’s editor in chief and ordered the outlet closed, following the arrest of the Matsada2sh newsroom. It was published on November 3, 2026.

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