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Egypt Lifts Travel Ban on Foreign NGO Workers

HeadlineMar 01, 2012

Egypt has lifted a travel ban on 43 NGO workers, including 16 U.S. citizens, accused of illegally using foreign funds to stir up opposition to the Egyptian military government. The issue has strained relations with the United States, which has threatened to withhold billions in aid. On Wednesday, Egypt said the workers are free to leave, provided they post bail of $330,000 each. Despite the lifting of the travel ban, none of the charges have been dropped.

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