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Stopping UK Arms Sales to Saudi

Monday, 28 May 2018 10:50 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 28 May 2018 10:50 AM ]

Two human rights groups campaigning for a halt to French arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE say they are taking their case to France's highest legal authority. Legal non-governmental organization Droit Solidarite and Aser, which specializes in armament issues, had given Prime Minister Edouard Philippe a two-month ultimatum in March to suspend licenses for arms sales to the Persian Gulf states. Having received no response, the groups said they would present a legal challenge on Monday to the Conseil dEtat, Frances highest legal authority, which advises the government on legislative matters and arbitrates on public policy issues.

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