The UK should end its political and military support for the Bahraini dictatorship – not invite it to Windsor Castle
The Queen is to welcome the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to Windsor Castle today for the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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All parties must listen to the public and pledge to end arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Leaked draft Labour manifesto includes pledge to end arms exports to Saudi Arabia.
Resisting the Arms Trade in Aotearoa/New Zealand – Part Two
In late 2016, Auckland Peace Action (APA) organised a successful week of action against the New Zealand Defence Industry Association’s annual weapons expo in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Arms dealers found themselves locked out of the venue by the blockades. You can read more about their actions on the Peace Action Wellington blog, and in
Theresa May must use Saudi visit to promote human rights and end arms sales
Theresa May to visit Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for trade talks.
Edinburgh activists call on council to end its investment in arms companies
Yesterday our friends at Edinburgh CAAT and the Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre presented a 400 strong petition to Councillor Chas Booth, the Convener of Edinburgh Council's petitions committee.
Activist attempts citizens arrest against front-man of Saudi war on Yemen
Bombing of Yemen has created a humanitarian catastrophe.
Fly Kites Not Drones: Bristol action report
On 21 March Bristol Against Arms Trade took action to support the Fly Kites Not Drones campaign. Rowland Dye reports on their action. We were running a family-friendly craft stall and building our own kite as part of the Fly Kites Not Drones week of action. Supporters from three Bristol groups maintained a constant presence all
Two years on and the UK is still complicit in the destruction of Yemen
Bombing of Yemen has created a humanitarian catastrophe.
