The UN calls on Egypt to end the "harassment" of journalists and national media

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Egyptian authorities to stop harassing journalists and local media, citing increased attacks on press freedom. Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan highlighted the alarming situation, mentioning recent arrests of the Matsadaash team and the closure of Mada Masr's website. Lina Attalah, the head of Mada Masr, faces a one-year prison sentence and ongoing judicial harassment linked to her journalism. The UN called for the release of detained journalists and the cancellation of measures hindering their work, emphasizing the public's right to access diverse viewpoints.