International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk Calls For Release of Egyptian Filmmaker Omar Salah Marei Jailed on Charges of ‘Spreading False News’
The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk is advocating for the release of Egyptian filmmaker Omar Salah Marei, who was arrested on May 11. He faces charges of 'deliberately spreading false news' based on his social media posts. His detention has raised concerns due to his medical condition and lack of access to necessary care while in custody.
- ▪Omar Salah Marei was arrested in Cairo without a warrant by plainclothes security officers.
- ▪He has been placed under 15 days of pretrial detention pending investigation.
- ▪Marei's health condition is critical, as he requires daily medication and was recovering from surgery at the time of his arrest.
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Home Film Global May 23, 2026 2:48am PT International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk Calls For Release of Egyptian Filmmaker Omar Salah Marei Jailed on Charges of ‘Spreading False News’ Omar Salah Marei was arrested on May 11 in his Cairo apartment without a warrant By Nick Vivarelli Plus Icon Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent @NickVivarelli Latest Italian Global Series Festival in Cannes Launches Second Edition, Aiming to Boost Italy’s Status in the International TV Landscape 20 hours ago Saudi Powerhouse MBC Studios Unveils Slate Toplined By High-End Horror Movie ‘Traveller’s Hell’ 23 hours ago Rakan Mayasi on Shooting ‘Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep’ in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley: ‘I Had to Repeat Takes Twice Because of the Sound of an Explosion Over the Dialogue’ 2 days ago See…
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