Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Six journalists from independent platform Matsadaash allege torture in detention, which Egypt denies.
Al Jazeera English reports: Six journalists from independent platform Matsadaash allege torture in detention, which Egypt denies.
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