Experts alarmed by claims that Menendez eased military aid to Egypt
Claims that Sen. Bob Menendez ensured the flow of U.S. aid to Egypt despite human rights concerns is a national security issue, experts say.
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Claims that Sen. Bob Menendez ensured the flow of U.S. aid to Egypt despite human rights concerns is a national security issue, experts say.
The federal corruption indictment against the New Jersey Democrat comes just over a week after the Biden administration said it would release restricted military aid to Egypt.
Senator Menendez was indicted on a set of explosive charges of corruptly aiding the government in Cairo
US Senator Chris Murphy calls for additional $235m to be withheld over Egypt’s ‘egregious human rights record’.
Rights groups have long accused Egypt of widespread human rights abuses under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government, including torture and enforced disappearances.