Due to expire on March 9, the embargo on arms exports to Saudi Arabia from Germany has been extended until the end of March said Heiko Maas, Germany’s Foreign Minister. Concerns about the kingdom’s role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi were the initial reasons for the ban on arms exports but now, the extension has been declared to give the government time to evaluate Saudi Arabia’s military involvement in Yemen’s war. “Not only will there not be any permits issued until the end of this month, but products with permits already granted will also not be delivered,” Maas added. Rights groups have criticized the coalition for air raids that have killed thousands of civilians at hospitals, schools, and markets, and urged Western governments to halt arms exports to Saudi Arabia and its allies in the stalemated conflict. Germany accounts for just under two percent of the total Saudi arms imports. But its role in making components for other countries’ exports means that Berlin can still derail lucrative European projects.