Egyptian journalist’s retrial delayed as UN flags press‑freedom concerns
The BBC reported that the retrial of Mada Masr editor‑in‑chief Lina Attalah was adjourned.
The BBC reported that the retrial of Mada Masr editor‑in‑chief Lina Attalah was adjourned. Attalah remains on trial for "publishing false news" and could face imprisonment. The United Nations, according to the same report, warned that the case exemplifies assaults on press freedom in Egypt. Officials have not disclosed when the hearing will resume. Human‑rights groups have called for the charges to be dropped, saying the prosecution threatens independent reporting.
The postponement leaves the journalist in legal limbo while international bodies monitor the broader climate for media workers in the country.
Why it matters
The case illustrates the growing pressure on independent journalists in Egypt and raises concerns about the erosion of press freedom.
Key details
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- Egypt · Africa
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- BBC News
- First reported
- Key names
- Egyptian, UN, Mada Masr, Lina Attalah
- Section
- World
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