Egyptian authorities have arrested six journalists from independent outlet Matsada over alleged links to the banned Muslim Brotherhood, according to reports by Nepal Press and Gorkhapatra Online.
Officials accused the journalists of producing false news for an online platform in exchange for foreign funding. Matsada co-founder Abdelrahman Mansour rejected the accusations. International and regional rights groups have called for the journalists to be released.
What Egyptian authorities allege
Authorities allege that the journalists had links to the banned Muslim Brotherhood and produced false news for an online platform in return for foreign funding. The allegations have not been established as fact, and Mansour has denied them.
Calls for the journalists' release
International and regional rights groups have demanded the release of the six journalists. Their arrests have drawn attention to the case and the accusations against the independent outlet.
Key details
- Six Matsada journalists have been arrested in Egypt.
- Authorities accuse them of links to the banned Muslim Brotherhood and producing false news for foreign funding.
- Matsada co-founder Abdelrahman Mansour rejected the accusations.
- International and regional rights groups have called for their release.
