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UK complicit in war crimes: UN experts demand an arms embargo and confirm all arms transfers to Israel likely violate international law

On 23rd February,  UN experts demanded that arms exports to Israel must stop immediately. The unprecedented statement called on all states, including the UK, to immediately halt arms transfers, including export licences and military aid.  The experts stated, without qualification, that “any transfer of weapons or

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Statement on Yemen

CAAT condemns the airstrikes carried out by the US and UK in Yemen. At a time when the region is extremely volatile these airstrikes are a further threat to peace in Yemen and beyond. Instead of supporting calls for a ceasefire, this government has chosen to ignore the genocide Israel is perpetrating in Gaza in

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Statement on UK Arms Exports to Israel

Israel is using UK arms exports in a genocide against the Palestinian people. We call on the government to immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel. It is not credible that the UK government or the Leader of the Opposition believe that the siege, bombardments and forcible transfer of civilians of Gaza are

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CAAT Statement: Palestine

CAAT condemns the attacks which have caused the death and injury of thousands of civilians and stands in solidarity and compassion with all those affected by the atrocities, both in Gaza and Israel, and in communities around the world where there has been a drastic escalation in anti-Semitism and xenophobia. We call on the UK

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