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Friday, March 30, 2012

Swedish Defence Minister Tolgfors quits over Saudi deal

[Sten Sture Tolgfors]Sweden's defence minister has resigned after facing criticism over plans to build a weapons plant in Saudi Arabia.

Sten Tolgfors "resigned at his own request", a spokesperson said.

Swedish public radio revealed the confidential plans for the country's Defence Research Agency to help Riyadh build weapons, including missiles and torpedoes, in early March.

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