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Entire independent newsroom facing terrorism charges in Egypt

Middle East and North Africa correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about an entire independent newsroom in Egypt facing terrorism charges. The six journalists - who work for the fact-checking platform Matsadaash - were arrested last week. They've reportedly been accused of spreading fake news, among several other terror-related claims. Press freedom and human rights groups have condemned the move.

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