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Egyptian Security Forces Arrest Entire Matsaddash Newsroom

Egyptian Security Forces Arrest Entire Matsaddash Newsroom

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ThreatCluster •September 30, 2026 at 21:38 UTC
  • •Six journalists from Matsaddash arrested, entire editorial team detained.
  • •Arrests occurred without clear legal justification or communication with families.
  • •EIPR is advocating for the detained journalists' rights and safety.

On September 30, 2026, Egyptian security forces arrested six journalists from the independent news platform Matsaddash within 24 hours, effectively detaining the entire editorial team. The crackdown began with raids on the homes of two journalists on Monday evening and continued with further arrests throughout Tuesday. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) represents the detained journalists, whose whereabouts remain unknown, and they have not been allowed contact with families or legal counsel. The arrests were conducted without any clear explanation or legal basis, raising concerns about the freedom of the press in Egypt. This incident adds to the growing number of journalists detained in the country, bringing the total to 26. Matsaddash has been recognized for its work in fact-checking and debunking misinformation in Egypt and the Arab region.

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2026-09-26
Initial raids on Matsaddash journalists
Raids began on the homes of two journalists, leading to their arrests and subsequent actions against others.
eipr.org
2026-09-27
Continued arrests of Matsaddash team
Following the initial arrests, security forces continued to raid the homes of other journalists associated with Matsaddash.
Occrp
2026-09-30
EIPR issues statement on arrests
EIPR condemned the arrests and called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the detentions.
eipr.org

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Common questions

What are the current conditions of the detained journalists?
Their whereabouts are unknown, and they have not been allowed contact with families or legal representation.
What actions is EIPR taking?
EIPR is calling for an urgent investigation into the arrests and demanding access to the detained journalists.
How many journalists are currently detained in Egypt?
With these arrests, the total number of detained journalists in Egypt has risen to 26.