Britain has suspended 49 export licences to Egypt, saying it wanted to prevent British military goods being used in the unrest that has led to civilian deaths in the Arab country. London has already taken action to restrict exports to Egypt, last month withdrawing five licences for goods such as components for armoured fighting infantry vehicles, communication equipment for tanks and machine gun parts. The 28 August suspension, which applies to licences for the Egyptian army, air force and internal security forces, covers a range of equipment, including spares for helicopters and aircraft, specialist software and communications equipment. “As a result of the developing situation in Egypt, we have agreed with EU partners in this instance to go further and suspend all export licences for goods which might be used for internal repression,” Business Secretary Vince Cable said in a statement.
UK SUSPENDS MILITARY EXPORT LICENCES TO EGYPT
Britain has suspended 49 export licences to Egypt, saying it wanted to prevent British military goods being used in the unrest that has led to civilian deaths in the Arab country. London has already taken action to restrict exports to Egypt, last month withdrawing five licences for goods such as components for armoured fighting infantry…
