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Egypt rejects US criticism of human rights record after military aid boost

Egypt, recently awarded a further $1.3 bn in military aid, says criticism by US senators 'does not represent official stance'
US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet his Egyptian counterpart on 2 August for strategic dialogue (AFP)
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