Egyptian journalists plan weekend protest over detention of six colleagues
Summary
Egyptian journalists from an independent platform have been arrested and charged with terrorism. They claim they were tortured and forced to give false confessions, but authorities deny these claims. Journalists plan a protest in Cairo to support their detained colleagues.Key Facts
- Six journalists from Matsadaash were arrested in Egypt and charged with terrorism.
- Authorities accuse them of working without a license and spreading false news for the Muslim Brotherhood group.
- The arrested journalists say they were tortured, beaten, and forced to record false confessions.
- Police and the interior ministry deny the torture claims and call them baseless.
- Forensic exams reportedly found no signs of physical abuse on the journalists.
- Another journalist was questioned and charged for criticizing the arrests on social media.
- Journalists are organizing a protest in Cairo to show support and demand their release.
- This case is part of a wider crackdown on independent media in Egypt.
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