Egypt: Journalist Lina Attalah, director of the independent media "Mada Masr", was arrested after her trial

Lina Attalah, an Egyptian journalist and director of Mada Masr, was arrested after a swift trial that resulted in a fine and the closure of her media outlet. The minor offenses court ruled against her for operating without a license, leading to her detention by security forces. This incident is seen as part of a broader crackdown on press freedom in Egypt, following recent arrests of journalists accused of spreading false information. Attalah's case marks the sixth legal challenge against her and her outlet in six years, highlighting ongoing repression of independent media in the country.