Egypt says will not be swayed by aid in NGOs case

Egypt said on Wednesday it will not be swayed by aid to change course in a probe of foreign-funded pro-democracy groups and NGOs, a case that has strained ties with the United States, a major aid donor to Cairo.

The government says the case is a judicial matter and that US-funded and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are being investigated for violating Egyptian laws, including failing to register and receiving foreign cash illegally. (Reuters)