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Monday, November 27, 2017
Amnesty urges Greece to scrap arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA leading global rights organization is urging Greece’s government to scrap a controversial arms sale to Saudi Arabia, saying the weapons could be used against civilians in the ongoing war in Yemen.
Amnesty International voices deep concern over the proposed deal, saying there was a “real danger” that the artillery shells would be used by the Saudi-led military coalition fighting Shiite rebels in the impoverished country.
The agreement has been strongly criticized by Greek opposition parties, while at least two lawmakers in the governing left-wing Syriza party have called for its cancellation on grounds that the arms could be used in Yemen.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to address the issue during a parliamentary debate later today.
— AP
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