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February 18, 2021

U.S. Approves $200 Million in Arms Sales to Egypt Amid Human Rights Concerns
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The U.S. has approved nearly $200 million in arms sales to Egypt despite
ongoing human rights abuses. This comes as Egyptian American activist
Mohamed Soltan said Tuesday Egyptian authorities raided the homes of his
family members, taking some into detention.


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