### [2011-02-5](/feed/2011/02/5/index.md)

##### Protesters
# France halts sales of arms and riot equipment to Egypt. 




### Sources:

1. [France 24](http://www.france24.com/en/20110205-france-suspends-sale-arms-police-riot-gear-egypt-amid-turmoil)

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