The Egyptian authorities go to great lengths to project an idealized image of conditions inside the country’s prisons, employing repressive measures against former prisoners who publicly share their experience.

As foreign investment and reconstruction financing flow into Syria, the government has rolled back subsidies and protections its poorest citizens relied on.

Attempting to disarm Hezbollah solely through military means is unlikely to succeed nor result in long term stability in Lebanon.

Following the court order to shut down Mada Masr, we stand with Lina Attalah and call on Egyptian authorities to allow independent media to operate freely, release imprisoned journalists, and end the crackdown on press freedom.

Over a hundred civil society organizations and independent media outlets from around the world have come together to stand in solidarity with Mada Masr Editor-in-Chief Lina Attalah following her referral to trial in Egypt.