https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-court-fines-journalist-lina-attalah-and-orders-news-site-s-closureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-court-fines-journalist-lina-attalah-and-orders-news-site-s-closurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-court-fines-journalist-lina-attalah-and-orders-news-site-s-closure#u166965Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:42:41 +0000An Egyptian court has fined journalist Lina Attalah EGP 3 million and ordered the closure of independent news outlet Mada Masr. Attalah was detained following the court's decision. The verdict has been condemned by human rights groups, who warn it represents a crackdown on press freedom in Egypt. Mada Masr is one of the country's last independent media outlets.Why it mattersThe case against Lina Attalah and Mada Masr has sparked concerns about the state of press freedom in Egypt. The country has a history of cracking down on independent media and dissenting voices. The verdict is see