Former Press Syndicate head Yehia Qallash recalled the timeline of the day. The incident, which took place two days before International Press Freedom Day—3 May—sparked an outrage among journalists. Furthermore, Badr said that this year, the situation for press freedom and freedom of expression in Egypt is worse than the year before. “It is worsening day after day,” Badr explained. As a newly elected member of the council, he stated that press freedom is a priority, among other priorities such as arbitrary dismissal.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 01, 2017 16:07 UTC