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UN Experts Say Firms Sending Arms to Israel Could be Complicit in Abuses

June 21, 2024, 04.25 AM | Source: Reuters
UN Experts Say Firms Sending Arms to Israel Could be Complicit in Abuses

ILUSTRASI. British Representative to the United Nations Barbara Woodward and Algeria?s Representative to the United Nations Amar Bendjama vote in favour, during a vote on a Gaza resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

UNITED NATIONS - GENEVA - A group of United Nations experts on Thursday warned arms and ammunition manufacturers against taking part in the transfer of weapons to Israel, saying it could make them complicit in human rights abuses and violations of international law.

The group of 30 experts, including several U.N. Special Rapporteurs, said arms manufacturers supplying Israel should halt their transfers of war materiel, "even if they are executed under existing export licenses".

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