A Friend sits in the access road to the ExCel centre, shortly before being arrested

'By standing in silent protest at DSEI, Quakers challenge the notion that such conflicts are unrelated to the UK.'

Friends arrested at DSEI day of witness

'By standing in silent protest at DSEI, Quakers challenge the notion that such conflicts are unrelated to the UK.'

by Rebecca Hardy 15th September 2023

Nine people were arrested, the majority of them Quakers, at last week’s ‘No Faith in War’ day of witness against the DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) fair. The event, at the ExCel Centre in London, hosts around 2,800 defence and security suppliers, and representatives of human-rights-abusing nations.

Friends arrested at DSEI day of witness

'By standing in silent protest at DSEI, Quakers challenge the notion that such conflicts are unrelated to the UK.'

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