# Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 18:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/egypts-press-union-chief-rejects-pressure-over-detained-journalists?traffic_source=rss

> Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate chief Khaled Elbalshy says the organisation will keep defending press freedom after criticism over its support for six detained Matsadaash journalists. The journalists allege they were tortured in custody; Egyptian authorities deny the claims. They face accusations of joining a “terrorist” group.