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Egypt Denies Torture Claims Amid Arrest of Independent Journalists

October 13, 2026 • 1 week ago •

CAIRO: Egypt’s government has firmly rejected allegations of torture and mistreatment of six detained journalists from the independent fact-checking platform Matsadaash, labeling the claims as “baseless”. The journalists were arrested last week, prompting renewed scrutiny over the state of press freedom in the country.

Lawyers representing the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) reported that the detained journalists experienced various forms of torture while in custody. Matsadaash, operational since 2018, is known for its critical investigations into statements made by officials and state bodies.

The Egyptian authorities have accused Matsadaash of operating without a license and having ties to the banned Muslim Brotherhood, which was outlawed in 2013 following the ousting of former President Mohamed Morsi. The Interior Ministry’s statement described the platform as part of the media committees of the terrorist group and claimed it was run by Abdelrahman Mansour, whom they allege is a fugitive abroad.

As international observers raise alarms about press freedom in Egypt, the case highlights the ongoing tensions between the government and independent media. The EIPR has called for immediate investigations into the treatment of the journalists, while the government maintains its stance against what it perceives as threats to national security.