Egypt imposed strict anti-terror laws that could strip journalists of employment for “false” reporting on militant attacks, reports The Guardian.
The law sets a minimum fine of 200,000 Egyptian pounds for anyone who strays from government statements in publishing or spreading “false” reports on attacks or security operations against militants.
Egypt’s new legislation was passed as three journalists had already been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for “defaming” the country and supporting the blacklisted Muslim Brotherhood movement.