Stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia - UK contributing to human catastrophe in Yemen.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

A human tragedy is unfolding in Yemen, there are millions on the brink of starvation. The UK government is actively contributing to the situation by supplying weapons to Saudi Arabia. Millions are dying due to a Saudi Arabian led coalition against those allied to the former President of Yemen.

The UK government's decision to export arms to Saudi Arabia is deplorable considering evidence that Saudi forces are violating international humanitarian law in Yemen. The bombing that has taken place has not just targeted militia but also the supply of basic supplies like food, water and essential medicine to millions of innocent citizens. Millions are on the verge of death - this is NOW a humanitarian disaster. The Saudi's are essentially blockading access to Yemen, starving them.

Why it was rejected

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Stop sales of arms to Saudi Arabia until there are no human rights concerns

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Timeline

29 Sep 2016	Petition opened for signatures
4 Oct 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Oct 2016

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