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Steve Shaw reports on Germany’s arms exports to the countries creating the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Steve Shaw reports on hwo Trade Secretary Liz Truss’ excuse that there is no ‘pattern of war crimes’ in the Gulf Nation goes against its own export criteria
Sam Bright and Adrian Goldberg provide details of discussions held between Saudi and UK officials over the future of Newcastle United
Steve Shaw reports on the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist, which could be part of Israel and Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to bury Barack Obama’s nuclear deal
Days before Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 Summit, British MPs have been told the kingdom is experiencing one of the worst periods of repression in recent times, reports Steve Shaw
Steve Shaw reports on Trump’s hopes for a major arms deal in the Middle East that could spark a broader race for military superiority
With a Saudi-led coalition continuing to drop bombs on Yemen, campaigners prepare to take the UK Government to court again over its arms sales to the kingdom
Donald Trump’s foreign policy has led to more instability in the Middle East but, as Jonathan Fenton-Harvey reports, the election of Joe Biden may not mean significant change
As the effects of Brexit loom and the UK military becomes more active abroad, it must remember its duty as a human rights advocate, argue Iain Overton and Murray Jones
The Saudi Crown Prince has crushed dissent, yet his position still remains precarious, reports Jonathan Fenton-Harvey
CJ Werleman traces the evolution of a plan to equate Islam with ‘terrorism’ to an ideology deployed by Arab Gulf leaders and autocrats everywhere
Ten years after the allegations were first aired, Steve Shaw reports on corruption charges alleging misconduct in an arms deal between the UK and Saudi Arabia
Stephen Delahunty reports on former Chancellor Phillip Hammond’s new job advising Riyadh as British arms sales to the Gulf kingdom increase
CJ Werleman speaks to Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United Nations about India’s Hindu nationalist ambitions in the disputed region
The UK and US continue to sell arms to the Saudi-led coalition waging war in Yemen – a humanitarian crisis which has severely destabilised the country’s ability to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic.
Jonathan Fenton-Harvey reports on the dismay of both football fans and human rights campaigners as Prince Mohammad bin Salman al Saud becomes the latest to ‘sportswash’ his reputation.
Steve Shaw reports on an exclusive event in the heart of London’s Mayfair which brings together politicians, businessman and media personalities.
Jonathan Fenton-Harvey reports on how the Saudia Arabia’s intervention has backfired in a conflict which has already cost 130,000 lives.
Peter Jukes on evidence that a former Guardian writer working for the Israeli security company threatened the award-winning Observer journalist.
Jonathan Fenton-Harvey on the ominous signs of the new Conservative Government’s stance on repressive regimes.