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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-holds-up-military-aid-to-egypt-over-human-rights-concerns/2017/08/22/5805ff28-11cf-437c-8ede-5033e7b03ade_story.html

U.S. Holds Up Military Aid to Egypt over Human Rights Concerns

(Washington Post) Carol Morello - The State Department is withholding $195 million in military aid for Egypt and has completely withdrawn $96 million in other aid over human rights concerns and a new law placing strict restrictions on aid groups working in the country. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson notified Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry of the decision in a phone call Tuesday, State Department officials said. Egypt has received $80 billion in U.S. military and economic aid over the past 30 years.

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