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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Controversial Freed Egyptian American Aid Worker Defends Hamas, Sparks Criticism

Aya Hijazi, an Egyptian American woman who was freed from a Cairo jail by former President Donald Trump in 2017, has faced criticism for expressing support for Hamas on social media. Hijazi, who endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 election, has refused to condemn Hamas and made controversial statements against the West. She was arrested in Egypt in 2014 on child trafficking charges but was found innocent and returned to the US. Critics have accused her of ingratitude towards the US and questioned her support for Hamas, which is the Palestinian wing of the Muslim Brotherhood.

via Daily Mail|

#aya-hijazi #donald-trump #egypt

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

The Shocking Allegations Against Sen. Bob Menendez: A Political Prisoner's Perspective

Solafa Magdy, an Egyptian journalist and former political prisoner, expresses her concern over the recent allegations against Senator Bob Menendez, accusing him of involvement in a bribery scheme with Egyptian officials. The charges claim that Menendez used his influence to favor Egypt and provide sensitive information that could endanger lives. The indictment has led to discussions about delaying military aid to Egypt as punishment for corruption and human rights abuses. Magdy highlights the long-standing issue of the US providing assistance to Egypt despite documented human rights violations and calls for accountability for Egyptian officials involved in such abuses.

via The Guardian|

#bob-menendez #corruption #egypt

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Menendez Corruption Charges Deepen Tensions with Egypt, Threaten Political Survival"

The corruption charges against Senator Robert Menendez, accusing him of secretly advancing Egyptian interests in a bribery scheme, have further strained the already tense relationship between the United States and Egypt. The indictment alleges that Menendez and his wife received cash and gold bars from an Egyptian-American businessman and other associates in exchange for favors that benefited the government of President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi. The involvement of unnamed Egyptian officials, including those from the military and intelligence services, raises concerns about Egypt's attempt to interfere in U.S. politics. The allegations come at a sensitive time as the Biden administration seeks to refocus on China and Russia while also addressing regional security and human rights concerns. Critics of Egypt's rights record are calling for a strong response, while the Egyptian government has not yet commented on the charges.

via The Washington Post|

#corruption #egypt #human-rights

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Egypt's Secret Plan to Supply Russia with 40,000 Rockets Revealed

A leaked top-secret document revealed that Egypt negotiated a covert weapons and gunpowder sale to Russia, including 40,000 rockets. The document, which surfaced on Discord, showed that Egyptian President Abel Fattah El-Sisi instructed officials to keep the shipment and mass weapon production secret "to avoid problems with the West." The US has said there is no proof that Egypt sold the weapons to Russia, but the revelation could have a chilling effect on US-Egypt relations and potentially lead to sanctions.

via Business Insider|

#egypt #leaked-document #politics