Biden Administration Redirects $85M in Egypt Military Aid to Taiwan, Lebanon Over Human Rights Concerns

The Biden administration is redirecting $85 million in military aid from Egypt to Taiwan due to human rights concerns in Egypt.
Of the $85 million, $55 million will go to Taiwan and $30 million to Lebanon.
Egypt had to show progress on releasing political prisoners and providing detainees due process to receive the aid.
The U.S. sees Egypt as a critical counterterrorism partner but wants human rights progress.
Withholding funds could push Egypt closer to China, which invited Egypt to join the BRICS economic alliance.

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