Biden Redirects $85 Million in Aid from Egypt to Taiwan, Lebanon over Human Rights Concerns
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The Biden administration is redirecting $85 million in aid for Egypt to Taiwan and Lebanon due to Egypt's human rights issues.
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The aid being redirected was conditioned on Egypt's progress in treating political prisoners and providing due process.
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However, the administration will still allow Egypt to access $235 million in foreign military financing.
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The aid redirection comes amid calls from Democrats to withhold all $320 million in military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns.
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The administration is bolstering aid to Taiwan as it seeks to boost its defense capabilities in the face of threats from China.