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January 27, 2022

U.S. Approves $2.5 Billion Arms Sale to Egypt Despite Human Rights Abuses
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The Biden administration has approved a weapons sale to Egypt valued at
over $2.5 billion, despite voicing concerns over human rights abuses by
the government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, which the U.S.
government has used as justification for withholding $130 million in
military aid. State Department spokesperson Ned Price was questioned
about the weapons deal Tuesday.

Matt Lee: "What is the point of holding - withholding $130 million in
foreign military financing when you're just going to turn around and
sell them $2.5 billion in weapons?"

Ned Price: "Matt, if we have anything to add on that, on the report
you're referencing, we'll let you know."



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