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Tunisian journalists go on strike to protest Islamist control
World

Tunisian journalists go on strike to protest Islamist control

Tunis — Tunisian journalists went on strike on Wednesday, piling pressure on the Islamist government they accuse of restricting freedom…
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms
Egypt

Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms

Vague terminology continues to plague articles pertaining to media freedom in the draft constitution, despite praise for some clauses deemed…
Brotherhood accuses reporters of harassment
Egypt

Brotherhood accuses reporters of harassment

The Muslim Brotherhood has accused reporters of harassment in a report filed with the Interior Ministry, a security source said…
Stuck between state and corporate owners, some journalists seek another way
Egypt

Stuck between state and corporate owners, some journalists seek another way

When the editor-in-chief of Al-Badeel newspaper, Khalid al-Balshy, was told by owners that his efforts were no longer appreciated, he…
Update: Tawfiq Okasha released from custody after arrest Sunday
Egypt

Update: Tawfiq Okasha released from custody after arrest Sunday

Tawfiq Okasha has been released from custody after being arrested on Sunday over five charges made against him, state news…
Al-Dostour editor trial adjourned to October
Egypt

Al-Dostour editor trial adjourned to October

The Dokki Misdemeanors Court on Monday adjourned the trial of Islam Afify, editor-in-chief of privately owned Al-Dostour newspaper, to 15…
Tunisia media accuses govt of clampdown
World

Tunisia media accuses govt of clampdown

Tunisian journalists and media figures on Thursday accused the government of clamping down on freedom of expression, as the Islamist-led…
Lawyers accuse Brotherhood of censorship, stage protest
Egypt

Lawyers accuse Brotherhood of censorship, stage protest

Dozens of lawyers protested in front of the High Court on Thursday to denounce alleged attempts to censor and influence…
Thursday’s papers: Mekky dreams of press freedom, wakes up
Egypt

Thursday’s papers: Mekky dreams of press freedom, wakes up

Thursday’s press shows conflicting reports about the future of journalists convicted of libel and defamation in the Muslim Brotherhood-led political…
Rights group urges lawyers to defend Okasha
Egypt

Rights group urges lawyers to defend Okasha

  A local human rights watchdog has urged lawyers to join the defense team of the media host Tawfiq Okasha…
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