Date of source: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
In 2015, Egyptian authorities imposed 13 publication bans, in which journalists were prohibited from reporting on certain cases until investigations into these cases had been completed.
Date of source: Saturday, September 19, 2015
Foreign Policy, The New York Times, Daily News Egypt and al-Bawaba news all report about the ban on reporting on the killings of Mexican tourists in Egypt’s Western desert. There is growing public anger against the absence of transparency and increased media gags.
Date of source: Sunday, August 16, 2009
The article describes Watani’s struggle to obtain a permit from the Supreme Press Council for the Watani Braille publication
Date of source: Sunday, August 9, 2009
Watani Braille which was first published in 2005 applied to the Supreme Press Council for a permit over four years ago. The publication has just found out that it has not been granted a permit.
Date of source: Sunday, February 8, 2009
The author reflects on two recent reports that deal with newspaper writing in Egypt. He comments that many newspapers do not have reporting the facts as their main focus and instead seek to persuade readers of a certain viewpoint or political leaning.
Date of source: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Al-Faris considers the trend of media censorship, and highlights a number of publications that have struggled with the limitations on their freedom of expression.