westerman manufactures provided a number of african governments with weapons, especially assault rifles. it has been used against the kurds. >> where the country was attacked from outside. >> may end up in the wrong hands in the long run. but still. >> not only a very reliable ally but also an important partner for europe including in the fight against terrorism. >> the kurds find germany's hesitance hard to understand. they need rearming fast. worrying about what happens to the guns in the long run is a luxury they don't have. >> germany is prepared to contribute and action is being taken. we have now heard from german defense minister in an interview with the newspaper that she has confirmed the shipment. about 35 tons. that is to be handed over to the u.n. for distribution. >> the debate is sending weapons are not sending weapons, which way is it going to go? >> other countries are willing to do o. >> we will be back after one minute. >> in pakistan, growing fears that a huge rally could trigger violence in the capital. opposition figures are staging a marsh -- in march. >> marching