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U.S. waives human-rights conditions for $320M Egypt aid

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC · How we work

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The United States waived human-rights conditions for $320 million of military aid to Egypt.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a September 21 letter waiving FY 2025 FMF certification.
A September 4 memo said the aid is needed for counterterrorism, border security and national security.
The waiver supports Egypt’s helpful role in Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. campaign against Iran.
Human-rights groups allege President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regime commits torture and enforced disappearances.

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The United States waived human-rights conditions for $320 million of military aid to Egypt.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a September 21 letter waiving FY 2025 FMF certification.
A September 4 memo said the aid is needed for counterterrorism, border security and national security.
The waiver supports Egypt’s helpful role in Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. campaign against Iran.
Human-rights groups allege President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regime commits torture and enforced disappearances.