A Saudi-led coalition has used UK warplanes and Raytheon bombs part made in Scotland in a war against rebels in Yemen that has killed around 60,000 people since bombing began on March 26, 2015.
3/31/2019
US arms giant with bomb factory in Fife snubs probe into Yemen carnage
Raytheon, which is part publicly funded, makes laser-guided systems for smart bombs in Glenrothes, Fife.
A Saudi-led coalition has used UK warplanes and Raytheon bombs part made in Scotland in a war against rebels in Yemen that has killed around 60,000 people since bombing began on March 26, 2015.
A Saudi-led coalition has used UK warplanes and Raytheon bombs part made in Scotland in a war against rebels in Yemen that has killed around 60,000 people since bombing began on March 26, 2015.
George Clooney a lancé un appel au boycott de 9 hôtels de luxe liés au sultan de Brunei
George Clooney a lancé un appel au boycott de 9 hôtels de luxe liés au sultan de Brunei, riche petit Etat pétrolier d'Asie qui s'apprête à instaurer la peine de mort en cas d'homosexualité ou d'adultère en invoquant la charia, la loi islamique https://t.co/YIkQ7CzIlP #AFP pic.twitter.com/G9GuNsjTT3— Agence France-Presse (@afpfr) March 30, 2019
3/30/2019
3/29/2019
Gaza - Israeli Escalation
Preparing for slaughter: israel triples its tanks, military vehicles & bulldozers, troops & artillery, 'kettling' Gaza's borders menacingly https://t.co/1yEt96bccj— Sarah Wilkinson (@swilkinsonbc) March 29, 2019
'Serious' questions over SAS involvement in Yemen war
The UK government has a general policy of not discussing the operations of its special forces but Field seemed determined to provide an explanation to MPs.
The former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell said the allegations were so serious because they flew in the face of successive assurances given by ministers at the despatch box that the UK was not a participant in the civil war in Yemen, and was only providing general logistical support to the Saudis in Riyadh.
There had been social media reports from Yemen in February suggesting that British soldiers had been injured in a firefight, and the Daily Express claimed two SAS members had been injured during a humanitarian operation. Link
The former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell said the allegations were so serious because they flew in the face of successive assurances given by ministers at the despatch box that the UK was not a participant in the civil war in Yemen, and was only providing general logistical support to the Saudis in Riyadh.
There had been social media reports from Yemen in February suggesting that British soldiers had been injured in a firefight, and the Daily Express claimed two SAS members had been injured during a humanitarian operation. Link
3/28/2019
Golan, Gaza and Democratic 'Resitance'
Trump and Netanyahu laugh over Golan pillage as veteran Democratic “resistance” embraces AIPAC https://t.co/uwQz8gFO90— Electronic Intifada (@intifada) March 28, 2019
3/27/2019
4 years on, UK arms sales still propping up Saudi-led bombing of Yemen
Four years on, UK arms sales are still propping up the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen— The Canary (@TheCanaryUK) March 26, 2019
By @ElfreaLockleyhttps://t.co/rkJlE1mCH0 #Yemen #SaudiArabia #YemenCantWait
3/26/2019
Trump's Golan gift to Israel condemned by UN, Gulf & European allies
The US president signed a declaration on Monday recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was present at the signing ceremony, praised Trump's unilateral move, comparing the president to biblical and Zionist heroes. But reactions among the international community – including Washington's closest Gulf and European allies – were considerably less enthusiastic. Link
Yemen Crisis
The night of 25-26 March marks the first - endless - hours of non-stop air raids. 5 years on, bombs continue to fall.— Yemen on the Edge (@YemenEdge) March 25, 2019
Please have a look at the video: peace must be achieved in the name of the fallen innocent victims and survivors#Peace, #Yemen#4YearsOfUSWarOnYemen #YemenEdge pic.twitter.com/XkUJcpffFp
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