War Profiteers News

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February 2021

Italy bans arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE

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The Italian government has banned arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, in a move campaigners have described as "historic".

New resource: the Database of Israeli Military and Security Export

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A new database of Israeli military and security exports – www.dimse.info - has been launched. The new database, developed by the American Friends Service Committee, is a tool for journalists, academics, campaigners, and other civil society actors critical of Israel’s arms export and its effect on human rights around the world.

Report: use of Belgian weapons in Yemen

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A new report by the Belgian organisation Vredesactie has documented a wide range of Belgian weapons and ammunition used by the Saudi National Guard in a military operation in Yemen.

Myanmar: NGOs call for arms embargo

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A coalition of more than a hundred NGOs has called for an immediate international arms embargo on Myanmar, as a response to the military coup that took place in early February.

South Africa: Zuma arms deal corruption trial to begin in May

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he trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma - accused of involvement in a multi-billion dollar arms deal corruption case - is set to begin on May 17th.