Despite widespread public opposition in Scotland, ‘weapons and military goods made in Scotland...are all in operation with the Saudi-led coalition forces.’

Quakers lobby against Yemen arms sales

Despite widespread public opposition in Scotland, ‘weapons and military goods made in Scotland...are all in operation with the Saudi-led coalition forces.’

by Rebecca Hardy 6th August 2021

The Scottish Quaker parliamentary engagement officer Andrew Tomlinson is urging Friends to support a parliamentary motion on the Yemen crisis: The motion submitted by Alex Rowley MSP in July highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen and raises concerns about the way in which the UK is enabling this conflict through the sale of armaments.

Quakers lobby against Yemen arms sales

Despite widespread public opposition in Scotland, ‘weapons and military goods made in Scotland...are all in operation with the Saudi-led coalition forces.’

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