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Egypt: End Judicial Harassment of Mada Masr Editor-in-Chief
Amnesty International condemns Egypt's sixth criminal case against Mada Masr editor Lina Atallah.
In brief
Amnesty International condemns Egypt's sixth criminal case against Mada Masr editor Lina Atallah. Amnesty International calls for an end to Egypt's judicial harassment of Mada Masr editor Lina Atallah after her sixth criminal case in six years. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Amnesty International condemns
Amnesty International's Senior Director for Regional Impact Yasmine Ahmed says Egypt's authorities target Lina Atallah for brave reporting.
“It is utterly disgraceful that the egyptian authorities are once again targeting lina atallah for the brave and professional reporting by her team at mada masr.”
Sixth case in six years
Lina Atallah faces Egypt's sixth criminal case against her and Mada Masr staff in six years.
“This is the sixth case against mada masr and its journalists in six years, illustrating the egyptian authorities' relentless harassment of independent journalists who challenge the state-controlled narrative.”
Matsadaash journalists detained
Six journalists from Matsadaash fact-checking platform are held in pretrial detention after arbitrary arrest.
“It comes just weeks after the arbitrary arrest of six journalists at the fact-checking platform matsadaash who are being held in pretrial detention pending criminal investigation.”
Recent summons for Atallah
On 4 August 2025, Lina Atallah was summoned for questioning on unfounded charges including spreading false news and operating a website without a license.
“On 4 august 2025, the authorities summoned atallah for questioning on unfounded charges, including "spreading false news" and "operating a website without a license," over an article published on 31 july 2025 about deteriorating detention conditions in badr 3 prison.”
Sisi speaks on criticism
President Abdelfattah al-Sisi said Egypt's government listens to criticism during the Egypt Forum 2026 conference.
“On the same day that prosecutors summoned lina atallah for investigation, president abdelfattah al-sisi spoke at the conference egypt forum 2026, saying at the government "listens, discusses, and accepts any criticism."”
Journalists suspended sit-in
At least 18 journalists were jailed in Egypt, and Mada Masr remains blocked while sit-in suspensions continue.
“At least 18 journalists were jailed in egypt a, according to the committee to protect journalists. hundreds of websites remain blocked in the country, including mada masr, other media outlets and independent ngos.”
The short version
Amnesty International calls for an end to Egypt's judicial harassment of Mada Masr editor Lina Atallah after her sixth criminal case in six years.
