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The Arms Sold to Saudi Arabia
are halted, for now





(Campaigners have won a legal
challenge over the UK government's
decision to allow arms sales to
Saudi Arabia, which is engaged
in the war in Yemen.
Campaign Against Arms Trade
argued the decision to continue
to license military equipment for
export to the Gulf state was unlawful.
It said there was a clear risk the arms
might be used in a serious violation
of international humanitarian law.
Judges said licences should be reviewed
but would not be immediately suspended.
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox
said the government would not grant
any new licences for export to
Saudi Arabia and its coalition
partners while it considers the
implications of the judgment.)

(A spokeswoman for Prime Minister Theresa May
said the government was "disappointed"
and would be seeking permission to appea
l against the judgment. )


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48704596