The Biden administration's recent approval of $1.3bn in military assistance for Egypt, despite widespread human rights abuses, signals a prioritization of national security over human rights conditions.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement highlighted that the military assistance would not face usual conditions, emphasizing national security interests amid ongoing conflicts in the region.
Officials from the US State Department justified the decision by citing Egypt's crucial role in regional peace efforts, notably regarding ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Rights organizations have expressed strong concerns, asserting that Egypt is not making sufficient progress in addressing human rights violations, contradicting claims of improvements made by the US administration.
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