Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr
Egyptian authorities have imposed a fine on Lina Attalah, the editor of the independent outlet Mada Masr, and ordered the newspaper’s closure after a Cairo court found her guilty of operating an unlicensed website. The actions have been cited as part of a broader crackdown on press freedom in the country. Human rights groups have warned the move could further erode media independence.