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Egypt Closes Independent News Site Mada Masr; Editor Sentenced

Egypt has mandated the closure of Mada Masr, a prominent independent news outlet. Editor Lina Attalah was released after paying a fine but discovered a one-year sentence had been imposed on her while she was not present.

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Egypt has mandated the closure of Mada Masr, a prominent independent news outlet. Editor Lina Attalah was released after paying a fine but discovered a one-year sentence had been imposed on her while she was not present.

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Egypt orders closure of leading independent news site Mada Masr

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Egypt Closes Independent News Site Mada Masr; Editor Sentenced