UN experts identify British weapon components in Yemen
Experts from the United Nations has identified fragments of laser-guided missile systems used by the Saudi military in Yemen that they concluded could break international law. The fragments were from a guidance unit stamped with the name "EDO MBM Technology ltd", a company based in Brighton.
WRI welcomes six new affiliates to our network!
At WRI's recent conference and meeting in Colombia, we were delighted two welcome six new affiliates to our international network.
Canadian organisations demand conclusion of review into arms sales to Saudi
Civil society organisations in Canada have written to the country’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, demanding an update on a review into a huge sale of arms to Saudi Arabia.
Turkmenistan: Second conscientious objector jailing in 2019
The 23-year-old Jehovah's Witness Muhammetali Saparmyradov was jailed for one year in March for refusing compulsory military service on grounds of conscience.