US says Egypt agrees to stop raids on democracy groups

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Source: BBC

Egypt has reassured the US that it will stop raids on the offices of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the US state department says.

Officials said property seized in the raids would be returned to the groups, which include two based in the US.

Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has spoken to Egypt's military ruler by phone to discuss the issue, they added.

Egypt raided the offices of 17 NGOs in Cairo on Thursday, after expressing concern over foreign funding.


Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16370561

[No Elephants]

1. Inshallah. As always, though, I'll wait to see what actually happens.

[classysassy]

2. Will our government

stop the Wall Street goons aka police from terrorizing peaceful protesters?