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The EU has urged Egypt to uphold press freedom following a Cairo court's closure of the independent news site Mada Masr. The court found its editor guilty of operating an unregistered website and imposed a hefty fine. Mada Masr, known for its critical reporting, has faced ongoing harassment and legal challenges. The EU emphasized the importance of freedom of expression as part of its association agreement with Egypt, which aims to promote democratic values and human rights. Organizations like RSF and Amnesty International condemned the court's decision, highlighting the deteriorating press freedom in Egypt, ranked 169th globally.