Egypt 'lifts' travel ban on US workers
Cairo, 1 Mar – (ANA) - Egypt is to lift a travel ban on seven US democracy activists accused of trying to foment unrest in the country, judicial officials in Cairo have said.
They are among 16 Americans who have been detained - the other nine have already left the country.
Forty-three activists in total face charges such as inciting protests against the nation's military rulers.
The case has caused a major rift between the two countries and put at risk $ 1.3bn (£ 813m) in US aid to Egypt.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said yesterday she was not able to confirm reports that the travel ban had been lifted. Earlier in the day she said she expected the situation to be resolved in the "very near future". (ANA)
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