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Egypt ranks third in the world for number of journalists imprisoned in 2016: CPJ
Only China and Turkey have more journalists behind bars than Egypt
CPJ highlights media crackdown cases in response to Al-Sisi’s claim on a free press
In a recent interview, the president said “people talk as they please”
CPJ names detained photojournalist Shawkan for 2016 press award
Shawkan has been in jail since 2013, and his fate remains unknown as his trial continues
Death penalties against journalists ‘unjust, shocking, and outrageous’: CPJ
Journalists at Al-Jazeera and other pro-Islamists media were sentenced in Qatar espionage case
CPJ calls to realease Al-Badil journalist amid torture claims
Anwar was arrested 10 days ago, his detention location is unknown
CPJ calls for release of Yanair Gate journalist detained by Egyptian National Security
Dozens of journalists have been subject to violations ahead of anniversary of 25 January
Egypt is second biggest jailer of journalists: CPJ
Journalism watchdog claims “national security” is a pretext for repression
‘Rabaa Sit-In’ trial postponed due to lack of room in court
Courtroom’s cages are too small for the 700-plus defendants, including photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan
Solidarity, condemnations follow researcher’s arrest
There is a major defect when it comes to security investigation apparatuses and agencies entrusted with levelling charges, says El-Balshy
Al-Sisi’s UN claims refuted with 60 journalists behind bars: ANHRI
Civil society bodies move to criticise the President’s international message
Court orders release of YNN director, rejects prosecution’s appeal
Police arrested Khalaf on 14 July in a raid on the network’s office, seizing all equipment.
CPJ denounces recent wave of newspaper censorship
Over the past two weeks, three newspapers were subjected to censorship, due to the presence of content critical of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
New draft law implements constitutional guarantees of press freedom: Press Syndicate
Experts say journalists still face imprisonment under other laws
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658 violations against journalists during Al-Sisi’s first year in office: ECRF
First two months of Al-Sisi’s second year in office saw increase in arrests compared to same duration during his first year in office, says report
Yaqeen manager’s detention renewed for further 15 days
“Interviewing Muslim Brotherhood relatives” amongst charges, says AFTE
CPJ urges Al-Sisi not to sign new anti-terror, cyber crime bills
Passage of restrictive draft laws by cabinet threatens freedom of media in Egypt, says CPJ
Worries over detained Shawkan’s health, family plan Press Syndicate sit-in
Syndicate head says he will follow up on case of photojournalist detained almost two years without charge
Court upholds pre-trial detention of photojournalist Shawkan
More than 600 days of detention without trial for the journalist
116 documented violations against journalists in Jan-April 2015: AFTE
Documented violations occurred mostly in Cairo, with security forces largest contributor to violations
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Global campaign marks 600 days in prison without trial for photojournalist Shawkan
Former Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy leads intensive local and international battle to support Shawkan
At least 11 killed during first day of bombing Sanaa: HRW
Al-Houthi says he will form two committees to counter military intervention
Journalists in ‘Rabaa Operations Room’ case forgotten
Defendants include 12 journalists and media workers involved in reporting August 2013’s events
Committee to Protect Journalists demands meeting with Al-Sisi
CPJ expresses concerns over press climate in Egypt, urges officials for serious action
Egypt second in the world for arrested journalists: Reporters Without Borders
“Political situation does not justify President Al-Sisi’s repressive policies,” says watchdog
Al-Jazeera sentences an ‘appalling attack on press freedom’: IFEX
Rights network calls for immediate release of journalists
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UN Correspondents Association holds emergency meeting in defence of jailed journalists
Egyptian ambassador to UN defends Egyptian judiciary, role of media
Another journalist sentenced to prison
Suez court gives Ahmed Rahman Shaheen three years
CPJ welcomes release of detained journalists
Rights watchdog urges President Al-Sisi to free 14 remaining detained journalists
International human rights groups respond to Elshamy’s release
HRW, Amnesty international say journalist’s release is a “relief”, criticise ongoing investigation
Detention renewed for FJP journalist
Abdel Rahman Shaheen has been in custody without charges for three months