A fighter jet factory in England providing essential parts for the Saudi air force has not been checked for over three years, missing the government’s own deadlines. Without supplies from this factory, it is likely Saudi Arabia would be unable to continue bombing Yemen during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus cannot stop Britain’s war in Yemen
by PHIL MILLER | 22 April 2020
TAGGED: BAE Systems, Coronavirus, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Despite claiming to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic, Britain’s military and arms industry continue to facilitate bombing one of the world’s poorest countries, which is most at risk from Covid-19.
Despite lockdown, the UK military still flies, risking the spread of coronavirus
by MATT KENNARD | 2 April 2020
TAGGED: Coronavirus, Cyprus
Since air travel was largely locked down to curb the spread of coronavirus, the UK military has airlifted personnel to at least six countries that have banned British travellers or flights — potentially moving thousands of troops.