Attacks on Journalists Covering Economic Protests

Multiple attacks documented on journalists covering economic protests. Security forces and unidentified assailants targeted reporters.

February 15, 2026

Egypt, MENA

Detailed Description

Multiple attacks documented on journalists covering economic protests. Security forces and unidentified assailants targeted reporters.

Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)

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Source: Feb 15, 2026

"Multiple attacks documented on journalists covering economic protests. Security forces and unidentified assailants targeted reporters."

Violation Types

ATTACKS ON JOURNALISTS

RESTRICTIONS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Rights Impacted

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

PRESS FREEDOM

Target Groups

JOURNALISTS

Actor Categories

STATE SECURITY FORCES

NON STATE ACTORS

Legal Framework

ICCPR ART 19