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U.S. Senator threatens to block military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) speaks at a committee meeting after assuming the chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Craig Hudson/File Photo

Overview

  • U.S. Senator Ben Cardin threatened to block military aid and arms sales to Egypt if human rights improvements are not made.
  • Cardin's threat came after U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks asked to pause some military aid to Egypt due to rights issues.
  • Cardin demanded progress on releasing prisoners, allowing civil society groups, opposition, and media.
  • The U.S. has provided significant aid to Egypt but has withheld some over rights concerns.
  • The Biden administration recently waived restrictions on a portion of the aid to Egypt.