Egypt To Try 19 Americans In NGO Dispute

by Renee Montagne, NPR

Nineteen Americans face criminal charges in Egypt over their work for U.S. non-profit organizations. The charges are part of an escalating stand-off between Egyptian officials and the U.S. Washington sends some $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt, and U.S. lawmakers say that's in jeopardy now.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 6, 2012