Trump Administration Withholds Nearly $300m in Egyptian Aid

The money is being withheld amid concerns over Egypt's human rights record, as well as the strengthening of its ties with North Korea

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The New York Times

Aug 24, 2017 4:37 AM

The Trump administration is denying $96 million in aid to Egypt and delaying another $195 million in military funding because of concerns over its human rights record and strengthening of its ties with North...

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