Friday, February 24, 2017

UK firms linked to alleged war crimes tout weapons in UAE

British arms manufacturers showcase weapons that have been used in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia is accused of committing violations
UAE forces at military show at the opening of IDEX 2017, 19 February (AFP)

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Jamie Merrill-Thursday 23 February 2017 
Major British weapons manufacturers linked to alleged war crimes in Yemen have been “touting” for business at the Middle East’s biggest arms show in the United Arab Emirates, to the dismay of opposition politicians and human rights campaigners.