Youssef Shaaban Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Two journalists given prison sentences in Egypt

June 2, 2015 3:34 PM EDT

New York, June 2, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the convictions and sentencing of two journalists in separate cases in Egypt over the weekend.

Egypt detains journalist on drug charges in Alexandria

November 22, 2010 4:32 PM EST

New York, November 22, 2010–Egyptian authorities should immediately release Youssef Shaaban, a reporter for the online newspaper Al-Badil who was arrested while covering street protests in Alexandria, and drop the criminal charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.