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Campaign Against Arms Trade
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Yemen: hundreds of alleged war crimes but only 79 investigations
There have been 366 alleged war crimes in Yemen but only 79 investigations by the Saudi-led coalition - and none by the Ministry of Defence.
US arms firm linked to war crimes taught in schools 81 times
Arms firm Raytheon, which has been linked to alleged war crimes in Yemen, taught in schools on 81 occasions over the past two years.
Arms dealers’ school visits damned as ‘moral disgrace’
BAE Systems has visited more than 400 schools across the UK and produced lessons for children.
Scots pension funds linked to Yemen bus atrocity
Scots council pension funds have shares worth £110 million in US arms giants linked to an alleged war crime in Yemen when 40 children were killed.
Arms sales to Yemen slammed as report claims war crimes cover-up
War crimes have been covered up in Yemen and the UK risks complicity in “laws-of-war violations” due to its supply of bombs made in Scotland to Saudi Arabia, claims a new report.
UK arms sales slammed after UN report reveals 10,000 child casualties
More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed in conflicts around the world during 2017, raising questions about the arms trade.
Glasgow council drops logo – but keeps backing arms fair
Glasgow City Council removes its logo from a controversial arms fair - but keeps backing the event.
Children’s science festival slammed for arms firm link
American multinational arms dealer Raytheon is part of Fife Science Festival, which is aimed at children.
Glasgow City Council slammed for sponsoring arms fair
Glasgow City Council is sponsoring an arms fair described as a 'carnival of militarism' by critics.