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Egypt court fines journalist Lina Attalah and orders news site's closure
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Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
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