Egyptian Police Detain Six Journalists From Fact-Checking Outlet Over Misinformation Claims

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Egyptian police detained six journalists from the investigative outlet Matsaddash over disputed claims of spreading misinformation.

Egyptian authorities have arrested six journalists from the independent investigative outlet Matsaddash. The government accuses the reporters of spreading false information on behalf of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. The publication has rejected these allegations.

The detained staff members belong to the fact-checking and investigative news organisation Matsaddash.
State authorities claim the journalists acted on behalf of the Muslim Brotherhood, an organisation designated as a terrorist group by Cairo.
The targeted news outlet firmly rejected the accusations brought against its staff.

Written from 2 of 3 outlets — 1 has since joined this story.

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6journalists arrested

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Press freedom in Egypt has faced severe restrictions for years, with independent journalists frequently targeted under accusations of spreading false news or collaborating with banned political movements.

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Egyptian police arrested six journalists from the investigative media outlet Matsaddash under accusations of spreading disinformation for the banned Muslim Brotherhood, allegations which the publication has denied.

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