WorldEgyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure
Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of independent outlet Mada Masr, was detained for several hours after being convicted of running an unlicensed website. The court ordered the outlet closed and fined her 3 million Egyptian pounds; she was released after the fine was paid. Amnesty International called the verdict a crushing blow to press freedom.
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Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure
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