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The US State Department has waived human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo's role during the Iran war.
The United States State Department has waived human rights conditions attached to over $300 million in military aid destined for Egypt. This decision was communicated via a letter, with officials citing Egypt's "helpful role" during the Iran war as justification for the waiver.
This move bypasses congressionally mandated human rights stipulations, a policy that has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers. The waiver suggests a prioritization of strategic interests, particularly concerning regional stability and counter-terrorism efforts, over strict adherence to human rights benchmarks in foreign military assistance.
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Left: The US State Department waived human rights conditions for over $300 million in military aid to Egypt, citing the Iran war.
Center: The US State Department has waived human rights conditions for more than $300 million of military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo's 'helpful role'.
Right: The US invoked the Iran war to unlock $320 million in military aid to Egypt, waiving human rights conditions.
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By Alexander Dziadosz, Patricia Zengerle and Humeyra PamukCAIRO/WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The US State Department has waived human rights conditions for more than $300 million of...
By Alexander Dziadosz, Patricia Zengerle and Humeyra PamukCAIRO/WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The US State Department said on Thursday it has waived human rights conditions for more than...
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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...
The US has waived human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt citing Cairo’s “helpful role” during the Iran war Read Full Article at RT.com
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