US EditionUS approves most Egypt military aid, despite human rights concerns
- The Biden administration has allowed most of the US foreign military aid to Egypt to proceed, citing national security interests despite concerns about human rights abuses.
- The decision to release the aid indicates the administration's belief that Egypt plays a crucial role in regional peace and security, but critics argue that it undermines efforts to address human rights concerns.
- Egypt's President Sisi denies the existence of political prisoners and argues that stability and security are top priorities, with efforts being made to provide basic needs. However, rights groups continue to condemn Egypt for widespread abuses.
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US allows much of Egypt military aid despite human rights concerns
The Biden administration has allowed much of US foreign military aid to Egypt to go ahead, saying the country was vital for US national security interests, despite what critics have said about widespread human rights abuses, Reuters reports. Washington has only withheld $85 million of the aid which, under US law, was contingent on Egypt making “clear and consistent progress” in releasing political prisoners, which the United States said Cairo di…
US allows much of Egypt military aid despite human rights concerns
The Biden administration has allowed much of U.S. foreign military aid to Egypt to go ahead, saying the country was vital for U.S. national security interests despite what critics have said about widespread human rights abuses.
US allows much of Egypt military aid despite human rights concerns
The Biden administration has allowed much of U.S. foreign military aid to Egypt to go ahead, saying the country was vital for U.S. national security interests despite what critics have said about widespread human rights abuses. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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