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Oct 27, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Egypt detains Lina Attalah after court ruling
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Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah was detained by security forces after a misdemeanour court ordered the closure of Mada Masr and fined her about €850 for operating the outlet without a licence, according to Mada Masr. The publication said she remained in custody at the courthouse after security personnel carried her out of the courtroom.
WHO: Egyptian security forces detained journalist Lina Attalah.
WHAT: Security forces detained Lina Attalah after a court ordered Mada Masr closed and fined her about €850.
WHEN: Oct 27, 2026
WHERE: Egypt
WHY: Mada Masr said the court fined Attalah for operating the outlet without a licence; the reported basis for the detention itself was not stated.
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