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A study by researcher and media professional Qutb al-Arabi warned that security and legal restrictions, along with funding crises, threaten the survival of Egypt’s opposition and independent media—particularly outlets operating from abroad—and could force some to shut down or scale back their activities. It noted that Egypt ranked 169th worldwide in the 2026 Press Freedom Index, and that 46 journalists and media workers were imprisoned, while website blocks and restrictions on media organizations continued. Although these outlets have helped break the state’s monopoly on the official narrative, the study found shortcomings in professional standards and limited success in reaching a wider audience. It called for diversifying funding, strengthening professional standards, relying on low-cost digital platforms, releasing imprisoned journalists, and opening up space for independent media.
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