Egypt releases prominent journalist Lina Attalah from custody

Lina Attalah, an independent journalist in Egypt, was released after being detained and fined for operating her website without a license. Her detention drew widespread condemnation from rights groups, highlighting a crackdown on press freedom in the country. Attalah's defense team is appealing a previous sentence of a year in prison, with a new hearing set for November 11. The case reflects ongoing repression of independent media in Egypt, where numerous journalists are currently imprisoned. Rights advocates warn that the government's actions signal a move towards completely eliminating independent journalism.