Event Brief
Egypt arrests 6 Matsaddash journalists for disinformation
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 02, 2026 at 3:10 AM ET
Summary: Egyptian authorities arrested six journalists from Matsaddash, a news outlet that says it debunks false reports. The government accused the reporters of spreading disinformation linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
WHO: Egyptian authorities; Matsaddash journalists
WHAT: Arrest of six Matsaddash journalists on claims of spreading disinformation
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Egypt
WHY: The arrests were carried out over the government’s claim that the journalists spread disinformation for the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
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