British government is intensely reviewing arms export licenses to Bahrain following violence in that country
Special Correspondent
Feb. 18, 2011

British government is intensely reviewing arms export licenses to Bahrain following violence in that country, the British Foreign Office's Middle East and North Africa minister said.

Alistair Burt said the United Kingdom would revoke the licenses if they are found to have facilitated repression or human rights violations. Tear gas cartridges and other riot control equipment are among exports approved within the past nine months, Burt added.

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