Rights groups condemn arrest of French journalist over defense reporting

French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux was arrested and her home was searched in connection with a report by online media outlet Disclose that said French intelligence was being misused by Egypt1 2.
Lavrilleux's report claimed that French intelligence intended to track jihadist militants but was being misused by Egypt to target smugglers on the Libyan border and kill civilians1.
The publication of the report prompted France's armed forces minister to call for an investigation1.
Rights groups, including Amnesty France and Reporters Without Borders, have condemned Lavrilleux's arrest and expressed concern about the potential threat to freedom of the press and confidentiality of sources1 2.
The incident highlights the importance of protecting the freedom of the press and the need for transparency and accountability in government and intelligence agencies1 2.