EXCLUSIVE: US waives rights conditions for $320 million in military aid to Egypt, letter shows - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: US waives rights conditions for $320 million in military aid to Egypt, letter shows Reuters
First reported 3 hours ago · latest update 2 hours agoThe U.S. State Department has removed human‑rights conditions attached to a portion of its military assistance to Egypt.
The waiver applies to roughly $320 million, described as more than $300 million, of the aid earmarked for the Egyptian armed forces.
The decision was conveyed in a letter to members of Congress, which was obtained by a news agency and subsequently released to the public.
According to the letter, the waiver was granted in recognition of Egypt’s “helpful role” since the United States began its military campaign against Iran.
The action reflects a policy choice to prioritize strategic cooperation with Cairo, while the broader framework of U.S. military aid to Egypt remains unchanged.
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EXCLUSIVE: US waives rights conditions for $320 million in military aid to Egypt, letter shows - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: US waives rights conditions for $320 million in military aid to Egypt, letter shows Reuters
2 hours agoUS waives rights conditions for $320 million in military aid to Egypt, letter shows
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL, Oct 1 - The US State Department has waived human rights conditions for more than $300 million of military aid to Egypt in light of Cairo's \"helpful role\" since the launch of the US war with Iran, according to a letter to US lawmakers obtained by Reuters.
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