U.S. Approves Military Aid to Egypt Despite Human Rights Concerns
- Secretary of State Blinken approved $235 million in military aid to Egypt, overriding congressional restrictions.
- The aid had been withheld due to Egypt's poor human rights record under President el-Sisi.
- The Biden administration prioritized U.S. security interests in the decision.
- $85 million in aid tied to releasing political prisoners remains withheld.
- The approval came after President Biden met with el-Sisi in 2022.
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