Reporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial
THREE journalists from Egypt's most prominent independent news outlet, Mada Masr, have been referred to trial on charges of offending members of parliament from a pro-government party and misusing media channels, the news organisation said. If convicted, the three reporters, all women, could face from six months to two years in prison, as well as fines of up to 300,000 Egyptian pounds ($9,810), Mada Masr said in an article about the case. There was no immediate comment from judicial authorities. The case stems from a Mada Masr article reported by the three journalists and published last year, which said a…