Egypt detains prominent journalist Lina Attalah after trial
Her trial marks what rights groups have described as a sharp escalation in Cairo's crackdown on press freedom.
The Hindu reports that her trial marks what rights groups have described as a sharp escalation in Cairo's crackdown on press freedom.
This world story centres on Egypt. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lina Attalah and Cairo.
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