Egyptian court orders Mada Masr closed; editor released after paying fine

Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:48 am

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An Egyptian court ordered independent news outlet Mada Masr closed and fined editor-in-chief Lina Attalah about $53,400. She was released after paying, The Associated Press reports.

During release procedures, her lawyers learned of a separate one-year prison sentence issued in absentia in 2024. Mada Masr said she intends to appeal. The closure order threatens one of Egypt’s remaining independent news organizations.

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Egyptian court orders Mada Masr closed; editor released after paying fine

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