Egyptian journalists from the independent investigative platform Matsadaash face terrorism charges following their arrest, with colleagues accusing authorities of subjecting them to torture and extracting forced confessions during detention. The group, which operates without an official license, has been accused by Egyptian authorities of spreading false information linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood. Plans for a protest in Cairo this weekend aim to highlight the allegations of abuse and demand justice for the detained journalists. The case has reignited concerns over press freedom and the treatment of media workers in the country.
Matsadaash staff allege torture and forced confessions after being held on charges of working for Muslim BrotherhoodEgyptian journalists are planning a new protest in Cairo this weekend after six colleagues were charged with terrorism offences amid allegations they had been tortured in police detention.Last week, Egyptian authorities arrested the journalists, from the independent factchecking and investigative platform Matsadaash, accusing them in a statement of being unlicensed and producing false news on behalf of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Continue reading...
