US legislators and rights groups have called for the US to curtail military aid and sales to Egypt, citing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s human rights record [File: Charles Platiau/Reuters] United States President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a massive arms sale to Egypt valued at about $2.5bn, despite continued calls for Washington to curtail its support until Cairo improves its human rights record.
The possible sale, which is not finalised, includes 12 Super Hercules C-130 transport aircraft and related equipment worth $2.2bn, and air defence radar systems worth an estimated $355m.
The US Department of State said the Defense Security Cooperation […]
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