In yet another curtailment to press freedom and the freedom of expression in Egypt, readers of °®Âþµº were met with blank screens as they tried to enter the website from anywhere inside the country.
This blocking comes as part of the Egyptian regime's clampdown on media outlets that offer coverage and perspectives different from that of pro-state propaganda.
Since its launch over a year ago, °®Âþµº has been subject to many attacks by the Egyptian media, the most high-profile attack coming from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi himself.
It appears that this step came as part of a coordinated move against °®Âþµº.
Over a week ago, °®Âþµº and its Arabic sister site, al-Araby al-Jadeed were both blocked in Saudi Arabia, only to be followed by authorities in The United Arab Emirates.
No reasons were given for the blocking in either case.
In support of °®Âþµº and al-Araby al-Jadeed, readers have started a campaign on Twitter. Join the conversation here
This blocking comes as part of the Egyptian regime's clampdown on media outlets that offer coverage and perspectives different from that of pro-state propaganda.
Since its launch over a year ago, °®Âþµº has been subject to many attacks by the Egyptian media, the most high-profile attack coming from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi himself.
Over a week ago, °®Âþµº and its Arabic sister site, al-Araby al-Jadeed were both blocked in Saudi Arabia, only to be followed by authorities in The United Arab Emirates.
No reasons were given for the blocking in either case.
In support of °®Âþµº and al-Araby al-Jadeed, readers have started a campaign on Twitter. Join the conversation here