French Journalist Arrest Sparks International Outrage Over Press Freedom
TL;DR
French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux was arrested and her home searched in connection with a report by online media outlet Disclose that exposed the misuse of French intelligence by Egypt. The report revealed that intelligence intended to track jihadists had been used to target smugglers and kill civilians. Rights groups, including Amnesty France and Reporters Without Borders, condemned the arrest, expressing concerns about the threat to press freedom and the confidentiality of sources.
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- Rights groups condemn arrest of French journalist over defense reporting Reuters
- Journalist detained, home searched over reporting on French intelligence, news outlet says The Associated Press
- France accused of attack on press freedom after journalist arrest The Guardian
- France detains journalist who covered killings of civilians in Egypt-Libya border operation Middle East Eye
- Rights groups condemn arrest of French journalist over defence reporting Al Jazeera English
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