French Journalist Arrest Sparks International Outrage Over Press Freedom
French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux was arrested and her home searched in connection with a report by online media outlet Disclose that exposed the misuse of French intelligence by Egypt. The report revealed that intelligence intended to track jihadists had been used to target smugglers and kill civilians. Rights groups, including Amnesty France and Reporters Without Borders, condemned the arrest, expressing concerns about the threat to press freedom and the confidentiality of sources.