The Egyptian platform “Metrasdesh” (“Don’t Believe It”) continues its work of fact-checking and data verification, publishing a refutation of claims made by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior. The Ministry alleged that “Metrasdesh” is affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, operated from outside Egypt, and receives foreign funding – all of which the platform denies. “Metrasdesh” further challenged the Ministry’s insistence on denying the professional status of detained journalists, clarifying that journalism is defined by practice, not solely by union membership. This comes amid ongoing concerns about press freedom in Egypt. The platform’s work highlights a struggle against government disinformation. The post originated on Mada Masr.