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UK revokes Egypt export licences after civilian deaths
Source: BBC News
UK Business Secretary Vince Cable has revoked five export licences for Egypt amid concerns over the deaths of civilian protesters.
The licences covered equipment destined for the Egyptian army or police and included machine gun components.
Mr Cable said the UK was reviewing the licences amid violence following the ousting of President Mohammed Morsi.
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The licences revoked by the UK include components for armoured personnel carriers, radio equipment, machine gun components, components for tracked armoured infantry vehicles and communications equipment for tanks.
Mr Cable said he had taken the decision after getting advice from the Foreign Office.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23381025
Egypt is probably in no position to pay for such goods at present other than using US aid.
