The U.S. is reportedly set to deny more than $290 million in aid to Egypt over its slow progress on human rights issues following the country's violent coup in 2013.

Two sources told Reuters on Tuesday that the withholdings include an initial $95.7 million and a delay of $195 million for the country's failure to advance democratic institutions, many of which were stripped when Egypt's military took power following President Mohamed Morsi's forced removal.

The U.S. decision stems from concern over a new law in Egypt that effectively works, critics say, to silence government dissent by regulating nongovernmental organizations.

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Hundreds were killed in the 2013 nationwide demonstrations against the government, which the U.S. has refused to officially label as a coup.

Adly Mansour, president of the Supreme Constitutional Court in Egypt, was installed as interim president by the military forces, and stepped down in June of 2014 to allow for the election of current President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Human Rights Watch has noted the increased violence against political opponents under Sisi and the government's denial of the right of workers to organize or strike.