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January 31, 2022       Share:    

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-administration-deny-130-mln-military-aid-egypt-sources-2022-01-28/

U.S. to Deny $130 Million in Military Aid to Egypt

(Reuters) Humeyra Pamuk - The Biden administration is set to deny $130 million of military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns, U.S. State Department officials said on Friday. The aid withheld accounts for 10% of the $1.3 billion allocated for Egypt for fiscal year 2020. Earlier this week the administration approved the potential sale of air defense radars and C-130 Super Hercules planes to Egypt at a combined value of $2.5 billion.

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