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January 13, 2026 – Egypt –
At Al-Bawaba News in Egypt, journalists have escalated a labor rights sit-in to the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate amid a prolonged dispute with the outlet’s management over wages and working conditions. Reporters began an open-ended protest in November 2025, demanding application of the national minimum wage and improvements in employment terms after management announced the newspaper’s liquidation and printed its final issue.
Journalists say management attempted to forcefully disperse the sit-in by cutting utilities, disabling security systems, and bringing in guards, allegations denied by the outlet’s leadership. Syndicate officials have pledged solidarity and legal support for the journalists, while efforts continue to mediate the dispute and protect workers’ rights.
Photo: Screenshot of livestream of Al Bawaba News press conference at the Journalists Syndicate, Jan. 12, 2026
References:
https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/559956.aspx
