The detainees told prosecutors they were blindfolded, beaten and subjected to electric shocks at National Security Agency facilities to coerce fabricated confessions. Members of the US Egypt Human Rights Caucus, including Representatives Don Beyer and Suzan DelBene, have joined more than 50 civil society organizations in calling for the immediate release of the journalists.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Egypt Charges Entire Matsadaash Newsroom With Terrorism
World15 days ago
Authorities in Egypt arrested the full editorial staff of the investigative platform Matsadaash on Sept 28 and 29 in a series of raids on their homes. All six journalists now face terrorism charges, according to reports from the BBC on Oct 6, marking a legal escalation from initial allegations that the news site was linked to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
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