Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns, citing Egypt's help in dealing with Iran since the conflict began earlier this year.
TL;DR
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt.
- The aid was previously withheld due to human rights concerns.
- The waiver was granted citing Egypt's assistance in dealing with Iran.
- This assistance is in the context of conflicts that began earlier this year.