press freedom
Court reinstates editor dismissed for false news on SCAF
Egypt
November 6, 2012
Court reinstates editor dismissed for false news on SCAF
The State Council Administrative Court canceled the Shura Council’s decision to dismiss the editor of a state-owned newspaper on Tuesday…
Court to hear editor’s complaint against suspension on 30 October
Egypt
October 23, 2012
Court to hear editor’s complaint against suspension on 30 October
The State Council Administrative Court on Tuesday set 30 October to hear Al-Gomhurriya Editor-in-Chief Gamal Abdel Rahim’s case against his…
Tunisian journalists go on strike to protest Islamist control
World
October 17, 2012
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
October 17, 2012
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
October 11, 2012
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
October 3, 2012
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
September 30, 2012
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
September 3, 2012
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
August 31, 2012
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…