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February 27, 2012

Egypt Postpones Trial of Pro-Democracy Activists 
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An Egyptian court on Sunday adjourned the trial of pro-democracy
activists accused of illegally receiving funds from abroad. Sixteen U.S.
citizens are among 43 defendants targeted in a judicial probe of illegal
funding of civil society groups that has strained ties between Egypt and
Washington. Many of the Americans work for three groups that receive
government funding: the International Republican Institute, the National
Democratic Institute, and Freedom House. Egypt's IRI office is headed by
Sam La Hood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray La Hood. The IRI
and NDI have long been accused of meddling in foreign affairs.



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