Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt
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United States official Marco Rubio has waived human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt. The decision bypasses established human rights conditions that typically govern such financial and military assistance.
In a letter to lawmakers, Rubio cited Cairo's helpful role during the Iran war as the justification for the waiver. He stated that the allocated funds will be directed toward programs deemed important to the national security interests of the United States.
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Times of Israel (IL)Highlights the waiver of conditions and Cairo's role in the Iran war.
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