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Egyptian journalists’ syndicate rejects pressure over detained journalists
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Six journalists working for Matsadaash were detained in Egypt.
Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate said it would continue defending press freedom after criticism over its support for six detained Matsadaash journalists. The syndicate filed a complaint over torture allegations, which Egyptian authorities denied.
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Six journalists working for Matsadaash were detained in Egypt.
“defending six journalists who were detained last month”
The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate filed a complaint with Egypt’s public prosecutor over alleged torture of the detained journalists.
“the syndicate filed a complaint with Egypt’s public prosecutor over allegations that the detained journalists ... had been tortured”
AllegedThe Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said most of the six journalists reported being tortured after their arrests.
“most of the six journalists said they were tortured following their arrests”