The State Security Prosecution in Egypt has summoned Lina Attallah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, for questioning next Wednesday, October 21st. The summons, concerning case number 9072 from 2026, Higher State Security Registry, does not specify the reason for the investigation. This marks the sixth investigation launched against Mada Masr, its journalists, and Attallah within the past six years. A previous case, 6182, led to Attallah’s release on a 30,000 Egyptian pound bail in August 2025. The details surrounding the new case remain unclear, raising concerns about ongoing pressure on independent media in Egypt. The summons was issued today, according to a report published by Mada Masr.