Egyptian police carried out the arrests under the accusation that the news site maintains links to the Muslim Brotherhood. The detention of all six employees halts the outlet's ability to produce and publish further digital investigative reports.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Egypt Arrests All 6 Journalists of Matsaddash Newsroom
World20 days ago
The digital investigative outlet Matsaddash has ceased all reporting activities following a police operation on October 1. Officers detained six journalists, which comprised the publication's entire staff, effectively clearing the organization's newsroom in a single sweep.
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