Gulf states facing more hurdles with European arms deals
Issue 1028
- 15 Dec 2016
| 3 minute read
A combination of the Yemen war and concerns around government human rights abuses is starting to affect the ability of Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries to procure arms from Europe, with the government of the Belgian region of Flanders blocking one export deal and German gun-maker Heckler & Koch reportedly pulling out of most international markets, including the GCC, because of difficulties in securing export permits from its government.
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