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Following a legal action brought by the Campaign Against Arms Trade, the UK Court of Appeal declared the sales of weapons by the UK to Saudi Arabia unlawful because of their use in human rights violations in Yemen. Consequently, the government cannot grant any new export licences to sell arms to the kingdom.

UK suspends new arms export licences to Saudi-led coalition UK Court of Appeal ruled last week that arms sales to Saudi Arabia and its allies fighting in Yemen were unlawful.

Amid discussions on the suspension of arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the Council of State in Belgium voted on Friday to cancel export licences following reports that showed Riyadh‘s use of Belgian arms and technology in attacks on Yemen. Will Canada ever follow its lead?

Belgium suspends arms export licenses to Saudi Arabia Belgian State Council decided on Friday to suspend the licenses of arms exports to Saudi Arabia fearing their use against civilians in Yemen, media sources reported. In recent months Belgium's Fo...

While tabling in Central Square today, our members are finding creative ways to pass out leaflets! Make sure you save the date for our divestment rally next week: Thursday February 7th at 1PM in Vari Hall!