UK urged to end arms sales to Egypt

CAAT has called for an immediate end to UK arms sales to Egypt

by Caroline Humphries 23rd August 2013

The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has called for an immediate end to UK arms sales to Egypt, following the recent wave of violence in the country.  Arms exports to Egypt rose sharply in the first quarter of the year. £45 million of exports were licensed for military helicopter components and small arms between January and March 2013. This compares to £26 million in total military exports licensed between 2008 and 2012.