Rasha Qandeel

Rasha Qandeel is an Egyptian journalist and online commentator who was interrogated on May 25, 2025 over allegations of “spreading false news” related to her investigative reporting for Sotour. She was questioned for several hours and released the same day on bail of 50,000 EGP. The case is based on multiple complaints and her published articles on political and economic issues in Egypt, which she says are part of a broader campaign of harassment and intimidation linked to her journalistic work. She remains under legal investigation with potential prison penalties if convicted.