Egyptian security sources say that talks to normalise relations between Cairo and Ankara have slowed down, with Cairo having doubts about Turkey’s serious intent to withdraw its mercenaries from Libya and the extradition of Muslim Brotherhood leaders wanted by the Egyptian judiciary.
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Looming showdown between Egypt, US over human rights issues and the Brotherhood
Analysts believe that the human rights issue will remain contentious, even if Cairo improves parts of its record.
Monday 08/02/2021
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi speaks as he meets with then-President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly, September 23, 2019, in New York. (AP)
CAIRO - Egypt worries recent unfavourable US statements and stances towards Saudi Arabia could be a harbinger of a clash to come with Washington.
According to analysts, Cairo expects to be next on the list of countries to draw the critical attention of the US administration of President Joe Biden. This attention is likely to focus on Egypt s human rights stances, especially as Cairo has no axe to grind with Washington on foreign policy issues.
Cairo is Worried There Might be a Clash With Washington. Why? Published February 8th, 2021 - 12:05 GMT
Egypt s El Sisi (Shutterstock)
Highlights
The US approach is likely to encompass Cairo s whole approach to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Egypt worries recent unfavourable US statements and stances towards Saudi Arabia could be a harbinger of a clash to come with Washington.
According to analysts, Cairo expects to be next on the list of countries to draw the critical attention of the US administration of President Joe Biden. This attention is likely to focus on Egypt s human rights stances, especially as Cairo has no axe to grind with Washington on foreign policy issues.