Protest and repression in Bahrain: UK trading silence for arms sales
The UK government will continue to back the repressive regime in Bahrain through political support and arms sales.
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Birth defects: Iraq’s toxic legacy
Paediatrician Dr Samira Al'aani examining another case at Fallujah General Hospital. During the occupation of Iraq, the city of Fallujah bore witness to some of the most intense US combat operations since Vietnam, with 2004’s Operation Phantom Fury widely condemned for its ferocity and disregard for
Image: From CADU
Challenge to Financial Reporting Council decision to end BAE-KPMG investigation
Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and The Corner House are challenging the decision by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to close the investigation into the conduct of KMPG when auditing the accounts of BAE Systems from 1997-2007.
Salt water, wheels and a sprint – my mission to end the arms trade
Rebecca with her toddler Ivy on her bike trailer - getting in practice for the Sprint Triathlon. It’s true. I care more about peace and fair food than I do about my own fitness or figure. I am utterly in awe of people that run…swim… cycle… simply for the joy
Christians prepare for Day of Prayer before London arms fair
On Sunday June 3 Christian peace activists across the UK will participate in the 15th Annual Arms Trade Day of Prayer. The Day of Prayer is organised by Campaign Against Arms Trade's (CAAT) Christian Network, a non-denominational group of Christians opposed to the arms trade.
Do we know where our weapons are aimed?
CAAT joined NESEHNUTÍ as part of their campaign to raise awareness of the Czech arms trade, participating in Different Fest, their anti-arms trade festival, challenging Brno's IDET arms fair.
Will Parliamentary Committee’s report change Government stance on arms fair invitations?
The report of the CAEC, published on 17 July, says that it is fundamentally anomalous for countries that the FCO lists as being of human rights concern are listed as priority markets by UKTI DSO.
“We interrupt this breakfast” – arms dealers find coffee and croissants hard to get
On 9 July, arms dealers gathered for a breakfast briefing which promised “to help you expand your network of contacts” and “promote your business”. It is part of a series of gatherings which let arms dealers meet with each other and their customers. These events set the agenda for the UK’s exorbitant military spending
