January 2023 in Middle East and North Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Three Egyptian TikTokers who were arrested and put on remand have had their pretrial detention extended. Basma Hegazi, Ahmad Ali El-Khouly and Mohamed Hosam have been accused of spreading false news,.
An Egyptian prisoner has died in Zagazig Police Station due to the conditions of his detention, including a lack of adequate medical attention. According to Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), S.