Scobey’s stance on human rights puts Cairo on the defensive

Scobey’s stance on human rights puts Cairo on the defensive
Recent statements from newly-named U.S. ambassador to Egypt Margret Scobey indicating her approval for leveraging economic aid to encourage human rights reforms have spurred much indignation from Egyptian officials, according to the online daily Almasry Alyoum.

International Cooperation Minister Fayza Aboul Naga has informed a group of visiting former and current U.S. lawmakers that U.S. aid represents less than 2 percent of Egypt’s GDP.

An official diplomatic source said that if Scobey’s opinion reflects the U.S. administration’s current position, Cairo hopes her opinion will change soon as she gains a first-hand perspective of the situation on the ground in Egypt.

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