Article 59JQ4 UK faces new legal challenge over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

UK faces new legal challenge over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

by
Jessica Murray
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Campaigners seek judicial review of renewal of sales after court ruled them unlawful

Campaigners have filed for a judicial review of the UK government's decision to renew arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) said the weapons would fuel destruction and prolong the conflict" in Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition has employed widespread bombing in a war that has killed thousands of civilians.

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