Blinken urges Egyptian authorities to release more political prisoners

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said human rights were a top item on the agenda in talks with Egypt’s president and foreign minister during a visit to Cairo on January 30, Report informs referring to Reuters.

Blinken said that the US would continue to encourage Egypt to take further actions on human rights, including releasing more political prisoners and reforming pre-trial detention.

During a press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Blinken also said holding elections in Libya this year was the only viable path to a durable solution in the country.