Silence for arms: Egypt’s secret deal with the EU
Published date: 26 July 2022 16:12 BST
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Last update: 2 years 1 month ago
European Union countries have increased their arms sales to Egypt significantly since general-turned-president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi seized power following a military coup in 2013.
Despite Egypt's poor human rights record, EU countries including the United Kingdom exported or licensed at least $11bn worth of arms to Egypt between 2013 and 2020.
Has Egypt succeeded in reforming its relations with European governments through so-called “silence for arms”?
Despite Egypt's poor human rights record, EU countries including the United Kingdom exported or licensed at least $11bn worth of arms to Egypt between 2013 and 2020.
Has Egypt succeeded in reforming its relations with European governments through so-called “silence for arms”?
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