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The US Isn't Making Sure Its Military Aid to Egypt Stays Out of the Wrong Hands
The State Department lacks a rigorous protocol to ensure that US equipment doesn't find its way into the hands of Egyptian units flagged as human rights abusers, even as it has itself criticized Egypt's rights record.
Nigerian President Blames US Human Rights Law for 'Aiding and Abetting' Boko Haram
As Muhammadu Buhari ended his first official visit to the US as Nigeria's president, he criticized a law that blocks military aid to foreign security units that abuse human rights.
The US Military Is Worried It’s Supporting Human Rights Abuses with Aid to Mexico
In internal documents, Pentagon analysts at US Northern Command express concern over cases of security forces killing unarmed civilians in Mexico. The US has sent $2.5 billion to Mexico for its fight against drug cartels.
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