<p>The ministry said in a statement today that the suspension was effective until further notice. It says it is also reviewing whether to take action on arms shipments that have already been approved.<br /><br />Germany prohibits arms exports to countries where there are allegations of human rights violations.<br /><br />The Economy Ministry says Germany exported euro 22 million in weapons to Egypt in 2010, down from euro 77.5 million in 2009.</p>
<p>The ministry said in a statement today that the suspension was effective until further notice. It says it is also reviewing whether to take action on arms shipments that have already been approved.<br /><br />Germany prohibits arms exports to countries where there are allegations of human rights violations.<br /><br />The Economy Ministry says Germany exported euro 22 million in weapons to Egypt in 2010, down from euro 77.5 million in 2009.</p>