One week until High Court considers legality of UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia
On 7, 8 and 10 of February the High Court in London will consider legality of arms exports to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen.
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BAE Arms: Saudi Kills
Activists released on bail after attempt to disarm BAE fighter jets bound for Saudi Arabia. Daniel Woodhouse, a Methodist minister from Leeds, and Quaker activist Sam Walton have been released on bail pending charges after breaking into BAE’s Warton site. The pair were arrested at BAE Systems’ airbase in Warton, Lancashire, in the early hours of
Theresa May must use Turkey visit to call for human rights
Theresa May to visit Turkey this Saturday, following United States visit.
Build Bridges, not Walls
Donald Trump is about to take office in the USA, and activists are challenging the regime of racist borders, unbridled corporate power and militarism that he heralds. This Friday, we're joining the #BridgesNotWalls to drop banners from bridges across the country calling for a more peaceful and just world, free from oppression and hatred. Come
Parliament must support an independent investigation into war crimes in Yemen
Parliament is debating a motion calling for an independent investigation into violations of International Humanitarian Law in Yemen.
4 weeks until High Court considers legality of UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia
One month until High Court hears judicial review into legality of arms exports to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen.
The use of UK cluster bombs by Saudi Arabia is characteristic of a brutal war and a brutal regime
It has been confirmed that Saudi Arabia has used UK cluster bombs in its bombing of Yemen.
US to reduce arms exports to Saudi Arabia following civilian deaths – time for UK to act
Reuters is reporting that the US is to reduce arms exports to Saudi Arabia, including the halting of a planned export of air-dropped munitions, due to concerns about civilian deaths in Yemen.
