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April 23, 2014

U.S. Resumes Military Aid to Egypt with Helicopter Shipment 
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The Obama administration is easing the suspension of military aid to
Egypt that followed the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi last year.
The Pentagon will deliver 10 Apache attack helicopters to back Egyptian
"counter-terrorism" operations in the Sinai Peninsula. To ensure the
deal, Secretary of State John Kerry certified to Congress that Egypt has
partially met the criteria for the resumption of U.S. aid. But the
criteria do not include taking steps toward a democratic transition of
government.

 

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