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Tomorrow, Oct 27, @MadaMasr's Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah will stand trial on charges of establishing, managing, and operating a website without a license.

TIMEP stands in solidarity with Lina alongside a global coalition of 119 civil society orgs & independent media outlets.

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

In less than 24 hours, 119 civil society orgs & independent media outlets from around the world have come together to stand in solidarity with @MadaMasr Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah following her referral to trial in Egypt. TIMEP is proud to be among them: https://t.co/a1iAiCS2n0

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

We're proud to partner with American Nomad for a benefit concert in support of displaced families in Lebanon, taking place at Bossa Bistro & Lounge in Washington, DC on November 13. All proceeds will go to the Lebanese Red Cross.

Get your tickets: https://t.co/BkasgPFQUY

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

Looking for a spring internship? Applications for TIMEP’s Spring 2027 Internships are open until November 16! This spring, we'll host two internship programs:

⭐️ Advocacy
⭐️ Legal

Remote applicants are welcome, and all interns are compensated. More info: https://t.co/TEmtBa7VdS

[Ramy Raoof Halim رامي رؤوف حليم @RamyRaoof]

Security apparatuses in #Egypt and #MENA use censorship to target media & journalists. In my piece for @TimepDC I explain the pipeline of censorship & surveillance, what these EU technologies are, and how they work https://t.co/3IJbsLnFYf #HumanRights #Censorship

[Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany]

Egyptian journalist @Linaattalah is among our best and our bravest, and her team at @MadaMasr is incredible.

Now, Egyptian authorities are trying to go after them.

Proud to see @TimepDC among a global coalition of 119 organizations stating that we refuse to let that stand.

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

As protests among detainees who had been hopeful for the implementation of the Criminal Procedure Code unfold across Egypt, we revisit Dina Kamel's piece, which documents the emotional and economic costs of prison for the families of those detained. https://t.co/TrjUvXXSxi

[Timothy E Kaldas @tekaldas]

My brilliant friend @Linaattalah is one of the bravest journalists I know. Along with 118 organizations, we demand Egypt end attacks on Lina, @MadaMasr @matsda2sh & independent journalism. Their work is vital for Egyptians & the world to understand the Arab world's largest nation

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

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This week's team pick is a piece by @RamyRaoof tracing how tech tools sold across MENA by EU countries power repressive security forces in the region.

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[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

Thank you Senator @ChrisVanHollen for your leadership in condemning this attack on press freedom in Egypt. The egregious targeting of @MadaMasr, following the arrest of the entire @matsda2sh newsroom, is a dangerous assault on press freedom.

Members of Congress must respond.

[Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen]

Less than a month after arresting the entire Matsadaash newsroom, the Egyptian govt has now filed baseless charges against the editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, continuing their largest crackdown in years.

This assault on the free press must end NOW. Journalism is not a crime.

[Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany]

Grateful to have US Senator @ChrisVanHollen's consistent leadership and vocal advocacy in support of what's right.

Today, 119 civil society organizations and independent media outlets from around the world made the same call: Stop the targeting of @Linaattalah and @MadaMasr.

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

In less than 24 hours, 119 civil society orgs & independent media outlets from around the world have come together to stand in solidarity with @MadaMasr Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah following her referral to trial in Egypt. TIMEP is proud to be among them: https://t.co/a1iAiCS2n0

[Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany]

كل التضامن مع الصديقة العزيزة لينا عطا الله ( @Linaattalah ) و مع فريقها المبهر في مدى مصر ( @MadaMasr ) .

الإعلام المستقل ركن أساسي في أي دولة محترمة، وإحنا كمصريين محظوظين بوجود مدى في وسطنا.

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

في أقل من 24 ساعة، تضامنت أكثر من 119 مؤسسة إعلامية ومنظمة مجتمع مدني حول العالم مع @Linaattalah رئيسة تحرير @MadaMasr، بعد إحالتها إلى المحاكمة بتهمة إدارة موقع دون ترخيص. ويشارك معهد التحرير هذه المؤسسات في إدانة هذا التصعيد الخطير بحق الصحافة في مصر.
https://t.co/gP6zz7P84G

[Ramy Raoof Halim رامي رؤوف حليم @RamyRaoof]

Surveillance directly enables police torture, arbitrary arrests, and enforced disappearances in MENA. Digital intrusion provides a critical first link in a chain of violence. In my analysis I explain the pipeline of EU technologies / digital surveillance https://t.co/3IJbsLnFYf

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

NEW: In Egypt, barely a month goes by without a TikToker or social media influencer getting arrested. TIMEP’s @nadoshegypt explores how prosecuting women content creators raises questions about the use of “family values” in regulating online expression. https://t.co/bZWQMpOFwO

[Notes from the Faultline @FaultlineNotes]

@TimepDC @RamyRaoof ➡️ Read ‘How European Surveillance Technology Facilitates Repression in Egypt and MENA’: https://t.co/b88f2GY5ke

[Notes from the Faultline @FaultlineNotes]

European surveillance technology continues to enable repression across MENA ⚡️

@TimepDC just published an article by @RamyRaoof documenting how European surveillance technology facilitates repression in Egypt and MENA.

[Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany]

In an absolutely egregious escalation against press freedom, Egyptian journalist and @MadaMasr Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah has been referred to trial on charges of establishing, managing, and operating a website without a license. Her trial is set to begin this Tuesday, Oct 27.

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

“It should not be surprising that the military expects to have a role in any decision on who governs Egypt.” TIMEP’s Deputy Director @tekaldas speaks with @thetimes about President Sisi's announcement on succession. https://t.co/og9mc6R7pR

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

🚨 ICYMI: Last week, TIMEP hosted a CSPF session at the Annual Meetings on how the IMF can improve outcomes by integrating political economy considerations into its work, especially in fragile contexts.

Catch it here: https://t.co/qPDq9zxYQ3

[The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @TimepDC]

TIMEP's @SaharMech organized and addressed a CSPF session at the Annual Meetings in Bangkok today on why political economy matters for the IMF's work in fragile and conflict-affected states. Speakers, including TIMEP’s @jadbaghdadi98, discussed cases of Lebanon, Syria, and Nepal.