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Egypt Arrests Entire Matsadaash Newsroom
80+ groups demand release of jailed journalists
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Egyptian authorities arrested the entire newsroom of online outlet Matsadaash on Monday, detaining journalists for five days and allegedly torturing them; they face terrorism and 'false news' charges. Over 80 organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders, demand their immediate release.
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Egyptpress freedomMatsadaashjournalist arrestsAbdel Fattah al-Sissi
