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September 21, 2017

Trump Considering Resuming Suspended Military Aid to Egypt
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President Trump met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on
Wednesday. Ahead of the meeting, Trump said he's considering resuming
military aid to Egypt. Last month, the U.S. denied Egypt nearly $100
million in military funding and other aid, and withheld another nearly
$200 million in foreign military financing, saying the money would be
released when the human rights conditions improve. Sisi's government has
launched a wide-ranging crackdown against human rights activists and
press freedom advocates in Egypt.


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