The IPI global network calls on Egyptian authorities to immediately drop charges against Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of independent news outlet Mada Masr, a past recipient of the IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer award. Additionally, Egypt’s Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) to stop censoring the critical press. Attalah was questioned by prosecutors for nearly two hours on […]

The IPI global network condemns the Egyptian government’s decision to pursue criminal charges against Mada Masr journalists Rana Mamdouh, Sara Seif Eddin, and Beesan Kassab. Judicial authorities must dismiss the case and ensure Egyptian courts are not used to stifle press freedom and independent journalism.  The three journalists face charges of misusing social media and […]

The IPI global network condemns Egypt’s detention of Al Jazeera journalists Hisham Abdelaziz, Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim, and Rabie el-Sheikh. The Egyptian authorities must release them immediately. IPI calls on the Egyptian government to put a halt to baseless attacks on journalists, uphold its responsibility in protecting press freedom, and release imprisoned journalists in the country.  […]

The IPI global network urges U.S. President Joe Biden to prioritize press freedom during his diplomatic visits this week with leaders in Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, all of which have seen recent egregious attacks on journalists and media freedom that remain mired in impunity. We stand with our friends at the Committee to Protect […]