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Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Rejects Pressure After Arrest of Six Reporters
The head of Egypt's Journalists Syndicate, Khaled Elbalshy, says the body will keep fighting for press freedom despite criticism for defending six Matsadaash journalists arrested on accusations of joining a 'terrorist' group. The journalists were detained in late September and ordered held for 15 days, while rights groups allege they were tortured in custody — claims Egyptian authorities deny.