CAAT (Campaign Against Arms Trade) have reported that the UK is arming Saudi Arabia despite overwhelming evidence that its weapons, including fighter jets and bombs, are being used against civilians in Yemen. Since the collapse of peace talks on 6 August 2016 the Saudi-led coalition has intensified its devastating bombing campaign in Yemen. Between 11 and 18 August Saudi-led forces are accused of bombing a food factory (killing fourteen people), a school (killing ten, including children), and most recently a Médecins Sans Frontières hospital (killing eleven). CAAT says that since the bombing campaign began in March, the UK has licensed £3.3 billion worth of arms to the Saudi government. The destruction of Yemen has created a humanitarian catastrophe. The civilians are paying the highest price, and many believe the UK Government has been complicit in the devastation, having provided bombs, fighter jets and an uncritical political support for the regime.
Call to UK to stop arming Saudi Arabia
Written by David Fletcher 19 Aug 2016Additional Info
- Pray: for Boris Johnson and Liam Fox to examine UK arms sales and seek a new approach to tensions and security across the nations. (Pr.29:11)
- More: www.caat.org.uk/