Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE and MATTHEW LEE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns, citing Egypt’s help in dealing with Iran since the conflict began earlier this year.
The State Department said Thursday that Rubio had signed off on the waiver “in the interest of U.S. national security.”
“The Secretary’s determination reflects the importance of Egypt to U.S. national
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns, citing Egypt’s help in dealing with Iran since the conflict began earlier this year.
The State Department said Thursday that Rubio had signed off on the waiver “in the interest of U.S. national security.”
“The Secretary’s determination reflects the importance of Egypt to U.S. national
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