Monitoring press freedom and international affairs from Mid-Missouri Public Radio and the Missouri School of Journalism

After Egyptian coup, space for journalists tightens

6 March 2014

Egypt's prosecution of four Al Jazeera journalists has spotlighted the country's worsening press climate since the military overthrew former president Mohammed Morsi in July. As tension builds ahead of upcoming presidential elections, press freedoms and democratic rights are disappearing amidst a crackdown on Islamists.

Monitoring press freedom and international affairs from Mid-Missouri Public Radio and the Missouri School of Journalism.
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