Egyptian editor faces trial after hours of questioning

The editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, one of Egypt's last independent news outlets, is set to stand trial following more than six hours of questioning by prosecutors. Her lawyer announced early Thursday that Lina Attalah was referred to trial by the Supreme State Prosecution.

Attalah faces a specific charge in connection with her editorial role at the prominent independent publication, though the full extent of the charge remains cut off in the available reports. The development marks a significant legal escalation involving independent journalism in Egypt.