Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
BBC News reports: Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
This world story centres on Egypt. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lina Attalah, Egyptian and Amnesty International.
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- Lina Attalah, Egyptian, Amnesty International, Mada Masr
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