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"As they make these decisions for themselves, we will continue to urge them to do so in keeping with the spirit of their revolution and in line with the commitments the interim government has made," Carney added.
"While the constitution affords some improved protections for human rights, we remain concerned about provisions within it allowing civilians to be tried in military courts. Checks and balances between the military, the civilian government and the judiciary will also be important."
A chunk of some $1.5 billion in US aid to Egypt has been frozen since October amid alarm in the US administration following the military's ouster of elected Islamist president Mohamad Morsi in July.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki confirmed the aid remained on hold, as the US reviews progress in returning its important Arab ally to democracy.
"There's no decisions at this point" about resuming aid, she told reporters.
"We believe that the government needs to have an advanced and inclusive transition process that leads to a democratic civilian-led government elected through credible and transparent elections," Psaki said.
"But again, it's up to the Egyptian people to determine their future."
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"While the constitution affords some improved protections for human rights, we remain concerned about provisions within it allowing civilians to be tried in military courts. Checks and balances between the military, the civilian government and the judiciary will also be important."
A chunk of some $1.5 billion in US aid to Egypt has been frozen since October amid alarm in the US administration following the military's ouster of elected Islamist president Mohamad Morsi in July.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki confirmed the aid remained on hold, as the US reviews progress in returning its important Arab ally to democracy.
"There's no decisions at this point" about resuming aid, she told reporters.
"We believe that the government needs to have an advanced and inclusive transition process that leads to a democratic civilian-led government elected through credible and transparent elections," Psaki said.
"But again, it's up to the Egyptian people to determine their future."
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