US withholds $85 million in military aid to Egypt over political prisoners ...Iraq

Shafaq News/ The United States has decided to withhold $85 million in military aid earmarked for Egypt due to concerns about the country's release of political prisoners. Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the Democratic Party, called for an additional $235 million in aid to be blocked until Egypt's human rights and democracy record improves. Other sources familiar with the situation confirmed the withholding of $85 million and indicated that decisions regarding the remaining $235 million were expected soon. Senator Murphy stated, "The administration made the right decision to block the first tranche, valued at approximately $85 million, because there is no doubt that not enough progress has

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